"Serve with a whole-grain roll and a piece of fresh fruit to turn this light starter into a filling meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 1/2 teaspoons butter
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1 small onion, coarsely chopped
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1/2 leek, trimmed of all but 1 inch of dark-green top, sliced
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1 celery stalk, sliced
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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White pepper
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Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
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1 tablespoon pine nuts