Ingredients and method to make the low fat Asparagus soup.
1 leek cut into little pieces (the white part)
2 cups chopped asparagus (do not use the spears)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp all purpose flour
2 1/2 cups water
about 1 tsp salt ( or according to taste)
1/8th tsp chili powder (optional)
1 cup milk
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan,add the cut leek to it and saute until tender.
Add the cut asparagus to it and saute for about one minute
Stir in the flour and cook for a minute
Add the water and the salt and simmer for about 25 minutes or until the asparagus is completely tender.
Cool slightly and then puree the soup in a blender until smooth.
Press the pureed asparagus through a sieve.Add the milk and the chili powder and mix in well.
Heat the soup gently on a low flame and serve hot.
Serves about 2.
