Asparagus and Mushroom Soup
Soup
45 minutes
4 servings
Overview
Great as a spring and summer tonic when asparagus are fresh. Frozen asparagus and shiitake mushrooms can be used as substitutes for fresh ingredients for this soup. Phase One-Repair
Ingredients
2 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil
1 leek
1/2 cup(s) shiitake mushrooms, sliced
3 carrots, cut into 1/2 moons
1 teaspoon(s) ginger root, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 cup(s) low sodium vegetable stock
1 cup(s) asparagus, cut diagonally into 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup(s) parsley, de-stemmed and chopped
Steps
1. Chop the green parts off the leek. Cut the white part of the leek into 1/2 inch half moons and soak in cold water to remove any debris.
2. In a large heavy pot over medium heat, sauté leeks, mushroom, carrots, ginger and garlic in oil until soft, 10 minutes.
3. Add vegetable stock, bring to a boil. Then cover and lower heat to simmer for 20 minutes. Add asparagus and cook for another 5 minutes. Add parsley and serve. Enjoy!