Preparation

1. 1. Insert Metal Chopping Blade. Add one leek (white and light green parts only), cut into 1-inch pieces and one garlic clove to the work bowl.
2. 2. Secure the Cooking Lid with Steam Cap in place. The food processor is set to chop for 15 seconds on Speed 12.
3. 3. Scrape the sides of the bowl and add 2 tablespoons butter. Secure the Cooking Lid with Steam Cap removed. The cooking time is set for 8 minutes at 250°F on Speed 2.
4. 4. Add 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and 1 small (4-ounce) peeled potato, both cut into 1-inch pieces with ¼ teaspoon salt.
5. 5. Secure the Cooking Lid. The cooking time is set for 5 minutes at 250°F on Speed 1.
6. 6. Scrape the bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of cognac or white wine. An additional 3 minutes of cooking time is set.
7. 7. Stir in 1 cup broth (chicken or vegetable) with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Secure Cooking Lid with Steam Cap in place.
8. 8. The cooking time is set for 10 minutes at 285°F with no speed.
9. 9. An additional 25 minutes of cooking time is set at 210°F with no speed.
10. 10. Vegetables should be soft. Add more cooking time if necessary.
11. 11. The processor is set to blend for 1 minute on Speed 12.
12. 12. Stir in ½ teaspoon lemon juice. With processor running on Speed 8, add 1 cup of chicken broth until desired consistency.