Spicy Potato and Asparagus Soup
Description
Carrots, celery, potato, asparagus, and jalapeno pepper come together in this creamy and spicy soup.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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1 carrot, chopped
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1/2 onion, chopped
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1 large jalapeno, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, chopped
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6 potatoes, cubed
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2 tablespoons beef bouillon
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1 bunch asparagus, bottom halves removed and spears cut into inch-long pieces
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2 tablespoons salt
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ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add celery, carrot, onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes and enough water to cover. Add bouillon and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Cook until potatoes and carrots are soft, about 40 minutes.
2
Remove soup from heat and use a hand blender to puree until creamy. Add asparagus and bring soup to a boil. Cook until asparagus is tender but not soft, about 5 minutes more. Add salt and pepper.