Asparagus and Leek Soup

(makes 6 servings)

Ingredients:

• Non-fat cooking spray
  
• 1½ pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1” pieces
  
• ½ cup onion, chopped
  
• 1 cup white part of leeks, washed and chopped
  
• ½ cup celery, chopped
  
• 1 small potato, peeled and cubed
  
• 3½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  
• ½ cup non-fat sour cream
  
• Salt and pepper to taste
  

Preparation:

• Spray a large-size skillet with non-fat cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add asparagus, onions, leeks, celery and potato, then cover and cook until vegetables are softened (about 20 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  
• Add vegetables in a blender and puree until very smooth.
  
• In a large-size saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Add vegetable mixture and stir well. Stir in non-fat sour cream and mix until well incorporated.
  
• Add salt and pepper to taste (optional)
  

Make 6 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving(1/6 of recipe (341 g)): 105 Calories, 7 g Protein, 17 g carbohydrates, 4 g Dietary Fiber, 1 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 2 mg cholesterol, 73 mg sodium