Three-onion Asparagus Soup

== Ingredients ==
* 2 tbsp butter
* 1 large leek, white part only, well washed and chopped
* 4 scallions, trimmed and chopped
* ½ lb potatoes (1 large), peeled and cubed
* 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and chopped
* 4 cups vegetable stock
* salt to taste
* about 1 tbsp lemon juice
* ⅓ cup crème fraîche, sour cream or plain yogurt
* 12 to 16 chives, sliced
* 4 radishes, thinly sliced
== Directions ==
# Melt butter in large pot over medium heat.
# Stir in leeks and scallions, and cook until very soft, about 8 minutes, stirring often.
# Add potatoes, asparagus and stock, and increase heat to high.
# When soup reaches a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes.
# Remove from heat, and let cool for about 5 minutes.
# Purée soup in batches in food processor or blender until very smooth.
# Return soup to clean soup pot.
# To serve, reheat soup to a simmer just before ladling, and season to taste with salt and lemon juice.
# Ladle soup into bowls, and top with dollop of crème fraîche and sprinkle of chives and radishes.
Category:Vegetarian Soup Recipes
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