Next Generation Life Fitness

Vegetarian Asparagus Soup

Preptime: 20 min.
Cooktime: 40 min.

Calories: 59
Carbs: 7g
Fat: 3g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Satfat: 0g
Sodium: 481mg

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1/3 cup finely chopped carrots
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup finely chopped onions
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
1 quart vegetable broth or vegetable stock
5 cups chopped asparagus stalks
fresh dill to taste (optional)

Directions:
1. Heat the peanut oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add the carrots, celery and onion, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 10 minutes.

2. Add the stock and bring to a boil quickly over high heat.

3. Lower the heat and simmer until the vegetables are completely tender, about 15 minutes.

4. Add the asparagus and simmer until just tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.

5. Puree in a blender and strain.

6. Add the dill if desired.

7. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.