Ingredients

How to make it

  • Cut root end off of the leeks and slice the white part into rings and soak in some water to clean the sand and dirt from them. Drain.
  • Trim ends off asparagus and cut into 1 inch pieces.
  • Put asparagus and leeks and 1 cup of the broth into a medium skillet and saute for approximately 7 minutes or until leeks begin to soften.
  • Meanwhile in a large saucepan, melt butter and remove briefly from heat. Add flour and stir into butter until smooth. Gradually add the remaining 6 cups of broth.
  • Return to heat and let it cook, stirring frequently until thickens.
  • Add cream or half and half, salt and pepper, asparagus, leeks, and broth mixture from the skillet and using a stick blender and blenderize until smooth.

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