Asparagus, Celariac And Leek Soup With Tarrgon Creme Fraiche
- soup
- 1 big fist size celariac peeled and sliced 1/4 in
- 3 cups thinly sliced leek (white and pale green only)
- 1 pound thick asparagus, bottoms trimmed, cut in 1 in. pieces
- 1 clove a garlic sliced
- 2 sprigs tarragon
- homemade chicken stock to cover veg by an inch
- salt and finely ground white pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- tarragon creme fraiche
- 1 cup creme fraich
- 1 tablespoon finely minced trarragon
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (mayer if possible)
- 1/4 teaspoon microplaned lemon zest
- sweat leek and garlic in oil/butter for fine minutes on low heat
- add remaining ingredients, bring to boil, cover and simmer on low 15 to 20
- run through food processor or puree with immersion blender til very smooth
- stir well and serve one dollop with each bowl of soup
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Taken from food52.com/recipes/17457-asparagus-celariac-and-leek-soup-with-tarrgon-creme-fraiche (may not work)