Asparagus & Leek Soup

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 leek, white part finely chopped
• 1/2 white onion, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 150g of asparagus, washed and chopped into 1 inch pieces
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 oz brie
• plain greek yogurt (optional)

1. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil on medium high heat. Add leeks, onion and garlic with a pinch of salt to the saucepan. Saute for 4-5 minutes, stirring often.
2. Add asparagus and garam masala. Stir and saute for 2 minutes. Add vegetable broth and bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Pour soup into a blender and blend until nice an smooth. You can also use a stick blender to do this!
4. Return the smooth soup back to the saucepan on low heat. Add brie and stir until the brie is all melted. Add salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
5. Ladel soup into a bowl an garnish with additional asparagus,pinch of garam masala and/or greek yogurt. Serve with bread and enjoy!

olive oil, white onion, garlic, garam masala, vegetable broth, brie, greek yogurt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/asparagus-leek-soup-58390639 (may not work)