Ingredients

Asparagus Soup

• 4 cups fresh green asparagus trimmed, then peeled and chopped (approximately 2 bunches), cutting and reserving the tips (1 litre)
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 leek, white part only, washed well and chopped
• 1 medium sized carrot, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30 ml)
• 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled and diced
• 1 cup spinach, chopped (125 ml)
• 4 cups chicken stock (1litre)
• 1/2 cup white wine (125 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (1 ml)
• Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup buttermilk (60 ml)

Pistou

• 1 cup mint leaves, washed and dried (250 ml)
• 1/2 cup basil leaves, washed and dried (125 ml)
• 1 small clove garlic, crushed
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (60 ml)
• Zest of ½ a lemon
• Coarse salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice (10 ml)

Description

Asparagus Soup With Mint Pistou - A Recipe From Food Network Canada. Pistou Is Just A French Version Of Pesto.

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