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Correo Electrónico
Raciónes: 2
Ingredientes
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and chopped into 1 inch pieces
- 1 ½ cups chopped leek, white and pale green parts only
- 1 clove garlic, lightly chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth (for a thinner soup, add additional broth at the end of preparation)
- ½ pint heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon herbs de Provence, crushed between fingers as you’re adding it to the soup
- Squeeze of lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Gremolata
- ¼ cup thinly sliced mixed mushrooms (I used chanterelle, cremini and shitake)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 419g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 415 | |
| Calories from Fat 349 | 84% |
| Total Fat 39.76g | 50% |
| Saturated Fat 24.83g | 99% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium 740mg | 31% |
| Potassium 389mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 13.67g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.3g | 11% |
| Sugars 5.17g | 3% |
| Protein 4.9g | 8% |
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