Name: Asparagus Bisque with Cayenne and Lime
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons ghee or avocado oil; 4 small leeks, (white and light green parts only, cleaned and sliced.); 2 teaspoons salt; 4 bunches asparagus, (about 4 pounds, chopped (woody ends removed and discarded)); 3 garlic cloves, (chopped); 1 quart vegetable or chicken broth ((Veggie-Herb on page 38, Chicken Broth on page 40 in Paleo Soups & Stews)); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ((omit for AIP)); 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, (about 2 limes); strips of lime zest (for garnish, optional)

Asparagus Bisque with Cayenne and Lime

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Author: Simone Miller
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Soup

Ingredients

3 tablespoons ghee or avocado oil
4 small leeks, (white and light green parts only, cleaned and sliced.)
2 teaspoons salt
4 bunches asparagus, (about 4 pounds, chopped (woody ends removed and discarded))
3 garlic cloves, (chopped)
1 quart vegetable or chicken broth ((Veggie-Herb on page 38, Chicken Broth on page 40 in Paleo Soups & Stews))
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ((omit for AIP))
1/4 cup fresh lime juice, (about 2 limes)
strips of lime zest (for garnish, optional)

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Instructions

Heat the ghee in a large pot over medium heat. When the ghee is melted, add the leeks and salt and sweat for 5 minutes, or until the leeks begin to soften. Add the asparagus and garlic and cook for another 5 minutes
Add the broth and cayenne pepper and cook until the asparagus is soft, 3-4 minutes. Stir in the lime juice.
Puree the soup in batches in a blender of with an immersion blender until smooth. Season to taste with additional cayenne pepper and/or lime juice, if desired.
Garnish with strips of lime zest, if using.

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