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ASPARAGUS BISQUE – paleo recipe
Stav Kogan

ASPARAGUS BISQUE

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp ghee or avocado oil
  • 4 small leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and sliced crosswise
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 4 bunches asparagus (about 4 pounds), woody ends removed, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 quart Veggie-Herb Broth or Chicken Broth
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • Strips of lime zest, for garnish (optional)
  • Puree the soup in batches in a blender or with an immersion blender until smooth.

Method
 

  1. Heat the ghee in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. When the ghee is melted, add the leeks and salt and sweat for 5 minutes, or until the leeks begin to soften.
  3. Add the asparagus and garlic and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Add the broth and cayenne pepper and cook until the asparagus is soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Stir in the lime juice.
  6. Season to taste with additional cayenne pepper and/or lime juice, if desired, and garnish with strips of lime zest, if using.

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