Asparagus and Leek Soup Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count
Asparagus and Leek Soup
Good cold or hot and can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Yields:
8 servings
Meal Type:
Soup
Rating:
Ingredients
- 4 cups leek, finely chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 lbs asparagus
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
Directions
- In a saucepan cook the leek (only white and pale green parts) and the garlic in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until the leek is softened.
- Add the asparagus, the broth, and 1/2 cup water, and simmer the mixture, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the asparagus is very tender.
- Puree 2/3 of the mixture in a blender until it is very smooth, stir the puree into the mixture remaining in the pan, and whisk in salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the soup over moderately low heat, but do not let it boil.
- Note: also good to add 1/2 cup of sour cream or Greek yogurt after pureeing.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
1 serving
Daily Values
Calories
Amount Per Serving
127
% Daily Value*
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Total FatAmount Per Serving 7.26g% Daily Value 9%
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Saturated FatAmount Per Serving 2.576g
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Trans FatAmount Per Serving 0g
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Polyunsaturated FatAmount Per Serving 0.793g
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Monounsaturated FatAmount Per Serving 3.546g
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CholesterolAmount Per Serving 8mg% Daily Value 3%
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SodiumAmount Per Serving 49mg% Daily Value 2%
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Total CarbohydrateAmount Per Serving 12.76g% Daily Value 5%
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Dietary FiberAmount Per Serving 3.2g% Daily Value 11%
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Total SugarsAmount Per Serving 4.04gIncludes -g Added Sugars
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ProteinAmount Per Serving 5.71g
Nutrients Declaration Requirement
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Vitamin AAmount Per Serving 12mcg% Daily Value 1%
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Vitamin CAmount Per Serving 14mg% Daily Value 16%
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Vitamin DAmount Per Serving -mcg% Daily Value -%
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CalciumAmount Per Serving 5mg% Daily Value 0%
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IronAmount Per Serving 20mg% Daily Value 111%
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PotassiumAmount Per Serving 421mg% Daily Value 9%
Nutrition summary:
- Calories 127 KCal
- Fat 7.26 g
- Carbs 12.76 g
- Protein 5.71 g
There are 127 calories in 1 serving of Asparagus and Leek Soup.
How long would it take to burn off 127 KCal? |
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Basketball |
13 minutes |
Cycling (10 MPH) |
17 minutes |
Jogging |
10 minutes |
Running |
8 minutes |
Swimming (crawl, moderate pace) |
12 minutes |
Walking |
15 minutes |
Weight Training |
15 minutes |
Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs. |
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