Asparagus With Leeks And New Potatoes Recipes

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY LEEKS AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Put asparagus on a rimmed sheet pan and toss with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well coated.
• In a small bowl, stir together leeks, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Sprinkle leeks on top of asparagus, then sprinkle with capers. Roast until asparagus are tender and golden brown, about 12 to 18 minutes.
• While the asparagus stalks roast, make the mustard sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, capers and garlic. Slowly whisk in olive oil a few drops at a time to create a thick, emulsified dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Once asparagus stalks are out of the oven, squeeze a lemon wedge over it and sprinkle parsley on top. Serve with mustard sauce and more lemon wedges on the side.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large shallow bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the lemon-pepper seasoning. Add potatoes; toss to coat. Place in grill basket.
• Place grill basket on grill over medium heat. Cook 15 minutes, shaking grill basket occasionally to turn and mix potatoes.
• Meanwhile, place asparagus spears in same shallow bowl. Add remaining tablespoon oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning; toss to coat.
• Add asparagus to potatoes in grill basket. Cook about 10 minutes longer or until potatoes and asparagus are tender, shaking basket occasionally to turn and mix vegetables.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND LEEKS

Steps:

• Place asparagus and leeks on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over vegetables. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

OVEN ROASTED RED POTATOES AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a large baking dish, toss the red potatoes with 1/2 the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and 1/2 the kosher salt. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Mix in the asparagus, remaining olive oil, and remaining salt. Cover, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Remove foil, and continue cooking 5 to 10 minutes, until potatoes are lightly browned. Season with pepper to serve.

ASPARAGUS, POTATO AND LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the leek and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, asparagus stalks, chicken broth and lemon rind. Raise heat and simmer until potatoes and asparagus are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Place soup in a blender and puree until smooth. Stir in salt and pepper. Keep warm. Heat the olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet. Add the mushrooms and the asparagus tips. Saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Ladle the soup among 4 bowls. Garnish with asparagus tips and mushrooms. Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS, LEEK, SHIITAKE AND POTATO RAGOûT

Steps:

• Cut leeks crosswise into 1/2-inch slices and in a bowl soak in water, agitating occasionally to dislodge any sand, 5 minutes. Lift leeks out of water and drain in a colander.
• Quarter potatoes. In a 12- to 14-inch non-stick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté potatoes with salt to taste, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a bowl.
• In skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil until hot but not smoking and sauté leeks, stirring occasionally and shaking skillet, until lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer leeks to bowl with potatoes.
• In skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil until hot but not smoking and sauté asparagus, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté mixture, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are softened, about 3 minutes.
• Add broth and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and leeks and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Squeeze a little lemon juice over vegetables and stir in mint, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.

LEEK, POTATO AND ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• Put the oil, butter, leeks, celery and onion in a large pot. Cover and cook about 8 minutes, stirring every minute or so, until the onion is translucent and the leeks have softened. Add the potatoes and water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium, and cook until the potatoes are soft, about 12 to 15 minutes. Add the asparagus, milk and cream. Stir and cook, covered, at least 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle the chopped green onions on top of the soup just before serving. Wonderful soup!

ASPARAGUS WITH LEEKS AND NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut the asparagus crosswise into 1-inch lengths, keeping the tips separate from the stems; set aside. Slice the leek tops crosswise about 1/4 inch thick. Slice the potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
• In a skillet or saute pan that will comfortably hold all the ingredients, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes and the asparagus stems. Saute, shaking the pan frequently, until the potatoes are beginning to turn golden, about 3 minutes.
• Add the leek greens and asparagus tips, a healthy pinch of salt, and a liberal grinding of pepper. Sauté, shaking the pan and tossing the ingredients frequently, until the asparagus is tender and beginning to brown a little. It should still be firm and bright green. Taste and correct the seasonings, and serve at once.

ASPARAGUS, LEEK, AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add asparagus, leeks, potatoes, shallot, and garlic. Cook and stir until potatoes are soft but not mushy, about 5 minutes.
• Add flour to the pot with the vegetables and stir until thoroughly coated, making sure not to burn them. Add warm water, chicken stock, and bouillon cube. Bring soup to a simmer and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
• Carefully transfer hot soup to a food processor and blend to desired consistency. Ladle soups into bowls and garnish with sour cream, paprika, and pepper.

ASPARAGUS & NEW POTATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat the grill to high. Put the potatoes in a pan of cold salted water and bring to the boil. Once boiling, cook for 4-5 mins until nearly tender, then add the asparagus for a final 1 min. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in an ovenproof frying pan and add the onion. Cook for about 8 mins until softened.
• Mix the eggs with half the cheese in a jug and season well. Pour over the onion in the pan, then scatter over the asparagus and potatoes. Top with the remaining cheese and put under the grill for 5 mins or until golden and cooked through. Cut into wedges and serve from the pan with salad.

ASPARAGUS LEEK + NEW POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in pan, add Leek then cook for 5 minutes until soft.
• Add Potatoes + Stock then bring to boil cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes until potatoes are almost tender.
• Stir in Asparagus and Tarragon then cook for a further 3-5 minutes until Asparagus is al dente.
• Remove one-third of the soup then blend until smooth.
• Return blended soup to the pan, stir in cream and parsley then season to taste.
• Reheat gently for 3 minutes and serve.

ASPARAGUS-POTATO HASH WITH GOAT CHEESE AND EGGS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large (12-inch) ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high. Add the potatoes, spreading them out into an even layer, and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pan, until potatoes are nicely browned, 7 to 9 minutes.
• Lower the heat to medium, add the fennel and leek, and cook, tossing occasionally, until leeks are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. If the skillet looks dry at any point, add a splash of olive oil.
• Add the asparagus, along with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few more grinds of black pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the asparagus, fennel and potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Off the heat, add the lemon juice and toss, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
• Use a spoon to create 4 small hollows in the hash. Carefully crack an egg into each, season the eggs with salt and pepper and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until the egg whites are just set. (Don't overcook.)
• Sprinkle with goat cheese, herbs, fennel fronds and lemon zest, if using. Sprinkle with additional lemon juice, if desired, and a pinch of salt, and serve hot. (A spatula works best for serving.)

BUTTER-POACHED ASPARAGUS, LEEKS & PEAS

Steps:

• Bring 100ml water to a simmer in a saucepan, add a pinch of salt and whisk in the butter. Drop in the leeks, cook for 2 mins,then add the asparagus and peas, and cook for 2 mins more. Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice and mint.
• To serve, remove the veg from the emulsion with a slotted spoon, then spoon over some of the buttery poaching juices.

ASPARAGUS LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute leeks and onion in butter until tender. Add the potatoes, carrots, salt, broth and rice. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes. Stir in asparagus. , Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add the spinach, pepper and cream; heat through.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS, LEEK AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Cut leeks in half lengthwise, wash and thinly slice.
• In large pan lightly sauté leeks in butter. Add potatoes. Saute for about 3 minutes.
• Add asparagus, chicken stock, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
• Lower heat and simmer gently for about 20-30 minutes, until all vegetables are soft. Put contents in blender or processor and purée.
• Add evaporated milk (or cream) and adjust salt and pepper for seasoning. (Also adjust the consistency of the soup, adding a little more of chicken stock if it is too thick).
• Serve warm with garlic or herb flavored crutons, or toasted bread slices.