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+====== Asparagus Soup w/Saffron Croutons ======
+/* Description */
+[[http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/asparagus-soup-saffron-croutons.aspx?ac=ts&ra=fp| Fine Cooking 92]]
+This soup is best cool, but it's also tasty warm. Can make it ahead and let the weather dictate which way to go.
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+|**Preheat:** 325°|**Yield:** 6 servings||
+|**Prep:** 0:00|**Wait:** 0:00|**Cook:** 0:00|
+====== Ingredients ======
+**[[recipes:Saffron Croutons]]**
+{{section>recipes:Saffron Croutons#Ingredients&noheader&nofooter&noeditbutton}}
+**Soup**
+  * 2 bunches asparagus (about 2 lb)  OR 3 medium/large leeks
+  * 4 Tbs unsalted butter
+  * 2 large shallots chopped (about 1/2 cup)
+  * 2 cups heavy cream
+  * Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
+  * 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice; more to taste
+  * 2 tsp thinly sliced chives
+====== Directions ======
+**[[recipes:Saffron Croutons | Croutons]]**
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+**Soup**
+  - Trim tough/bottom parts of asparagus off and cut the rest of the spears into 1-inch pieces.
+  - Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are soft and starting to brown a bit (5-10 minutes).
+  - Add the cream, 2 cups of water, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
+  - Increase heat and bring liquid to boil. add asparagus, lower to a simmer, and cook until the asparagus is tender but still quite green.
+  - Add the lemon juice  puree the soup in a blender or food processer
+  - Season to taste - top with the croutons & chives for garnishing
+====== Notes ======
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+====== Nutrition ======
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+*/
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