Creamy Asparagus & Leek Soup

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At one point I worked at a restaurant in West LA called Cafe 50s, one of my favorite soups on rotation was an asparagus soup, it was the first time I had tasted a soup like that. Up until then asparagus was an occasional side dish that went basically with fish. That soup opened up a world of possibilities for me from fritatas to scrambles and stir frys, delicious. A year or so after I left there I started searching for a recipe that could hold a candle to the deliciousness they serve there. It took a while but this recipe comes really really close, it’s really simple and truly delicious which makes it a good option for a quick spring dinner when asparagus is plentiful and at it’s most tasty. I’ve seen a few recipes that recommend adding an egg to the hot soup to make this a more complete meal by adding extra protein, I’ve tried it, and it’s delicious, but I just love the plain soup on it’s own with a slice of buttered toast.

Enjoy!

Sabrina – TKW