Leek and Asparagus Soup

soup - leek and asparagus

  

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ leek, cleaned and finely chopped

  • 4 asparagus spears, chopped

  • 150ml vegetable stock

  • 100ml double cream

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • crusty bread, to serve

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over a medium heat. Add the leek and asparagus and sauté for 2-3 minutes, to soften.

  2. Add the vegetable stock, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to simmer gently for 8-10 minutes, until the asparagus is cooked through.

  3. Transfer to a food processor, add the cream and blend until smooth.

  4. Return the soup to the pan, season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper and warm through gently.

  5. To serve, pour into a soup bowl with the crusty bread placed on a plate alongside.