Farmer's Market Soup
Recipe type: Soup
Serves: 3-4
 
Ingredients
  • ¾ to 1 lb asparagus, cut into 1-2 inch pieces
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and quartered
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 leek, chopped
  • 3-4 spring onions, chopped
  • 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 3-4 tablespoons creme fraiche
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350. Place asparagus, sweet potato and garlic on a baking dish. Cover with olive oil and salt and pepper and roast for 20 minutes, until potato is soft. Remove from oven and reserve asparagus tips.
  2. Melt butter in a large pot. Add leek and spring onions. Cook for 5-6 minutes.
  3. Add garlic, sweet potato, and garlic. Stir in broth and curry powder. Bring to a boil, simmer for 5-6 minutes, then puree with immersion blender or transfer to food processor.
  4. Serve with a tablespoon of creme fraiche and the asparagus tips on top.
Recipe by Things I Made Today at https://www.thingsimadetoday.com/2013/06/02/farmers-market-soup/