
Cedar Smoked Asparagus Soup
The recipe Cedar Smoked Asparagus Soup can be made in around 45 minutes. This recipe serves 4 and costs $2.13 per serving. This hor d'oeuvre has 169 calories, 4g of protein, and 7g of fat per serving. It is brought to you by Foodista. Only a few people made this recipe, and 5 would say it hit the spot. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and whole 30 diet. Head to the store and pick up cedar plank, vegetable stock, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. With a spoonacular score of 65%, this dish is solid. Similar recipes are Cedar Plank-Smoked Salmon, Cedar-Planked Lobster Tails with Corn-Smoked Chile Relish, and Cedar Smoked Salmon Caesar with Meyer Lemon Truffle Anchovy Vinaigrette.
Diets
Ingredients

cedar plank
1

asparagus
1 medium Bunch

olive oil
2 tablespoons

balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon

leeks
2

garlic cloves
2

vegetable stock
4 cups

russet potato
1 medium

scant ¼ salt
1 teaspoon

optional
1 teaspoon
Cooking in Steps
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1Submerge your cedar plank in water anywhere from 20 minutes to 4 hours, depending on the thickness and your timing.
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2Preheat the grill over a medium high heat.
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3Trim asparagus and lay in aluminum foil.
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4Drizzle over balsamic vinegar and 1 Tablespoon of the olive oil; wrapping the foil to cover.
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5Place the asparagus package on the cedar plank, reduce the flame and close the lid of the bbq.
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6Grill for about 10 15 minutes, checking intermittently until tender.
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7Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large stockpot to sweat the leeks and garlic until soft and translucent but not browned; about 3 5 minutes.
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8Add the diced potato and cover with the stock.
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9Bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are softened.
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10Remove the best spear tips from the asparagus and reserve for garnish.
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11Roughly chop the remaining smoky asparagus, add to the simmering soup.
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12Continue for another 3 5 minutes to cook through to merge flavours.
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13Transfer soup to a food processor or using a immersion blender, combine until smooth.
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14Season to taste with salt.
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15Stir in lemon juice, if using.
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16Top each serving with reserved asparagus tips and drizzle over extra virgin olive, basil or leek oil.
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