Asparagus, Spinach and Leek Soup
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Asparagus, Spinach and Leek Soup
Instructions
Prep:15minCook:25min
Updated at: Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:38:35 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
29
Low
Glycemic Load
6
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories185.6 kcal (9%)
Total Fat10 g (14%)
Carbs21.5 g (8%)
Sugars9 g (10%)
Protein7.2 g (14%)
Sodium1739.1 mg (87%)
Fiber6.9 g (25%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
![2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1554056430/custom_upload/3b736235b2e88c16b95f49e8ba95eecd.jpg)
2 ½ tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
![3 leeks, white and light green parts, thinly sliced](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764771/graph/fooddb/aa9b9f297b5f216ad3b2eafb15f6b418.jpg)
3leeks
white and light green parts, thinly sliced
![1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1554129700/custom_upload/4d23f9842617944c484e3014995f46ee.jpg)
¼ teaspoonred-pepper flakes
![2 teaspoons kosher salt (Diamond Crystal), plus more to taste](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764757/graph/fooddb/9c6c980ec7ac8598540dbdb2c4bf00bd.jpg)
2 teaspoonskosher salt
plus more to taste
![1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764831/graph/fooddb/39f1b878713bff480cfa4b95237008d2.jpg)
½ teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
plus more to taste
![4 garlic cloves, minced](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764463/graph/fooddb/fb90ea8fbd3e81005fc22ada2c8ddd1f.jpg)
4garlic cloves
minced
![1 large fennel bulb with fronds, trimmed and diced (save the fronds)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550763287/graph/fooddb/d45bafe4d9011b80cac93eced8aff0af.jpg)
1fennel bulb
large, with fronds, trimmed and diced, save the fronds
![2 medium zucchini (about 12 ounces), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764866/graph/fooddb/130dbc585672327e13144e2500a2f07d.jpg)
2zucchini
medium, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
![1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764643/graph/fooddb/e0043233bde24caf3b5d5815da2b69ec.jpg)
1 poundasparagus
trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
![4 cups vegetable stock](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1544981355/custom_upload/ad014e52bffa410d917d125109b8299b.jpg)
4 cupsvegetable stock
![1 cup cilantro, mint or parsley leaves and tender stems, chopped](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764540/graph/fooddb/d044b42a25f1090b403e6810d274f062.jpg)
1 cupcilantro
mint, or parsley leaves and tender stems, chopped
![1 cup dill fronds and tender stems, chopped](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312221/custom_upload/dbf558767f27f1395c2580a6de49fa6f.jpg)
1 cupdill
fronds and tender stems, chopped
![10 ounces baby spinach](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550763050/graph/fooddb/9b68eec8f074b3447aea063763f745f2.jpg)
10 ouncesbaby spinach
![1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764819/graph/fooddb/36fa4029573abd1cd24238ff8b00bf88.jpg)
1 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
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