Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: about 30 minutes
Serves: 6 1 cup servings
Description: This is a fun soup to make when asparagus is ripe and super cheap. I made it this summer and froze individual portions. If you are wanting more body to this soup just add a peeled and chopped potato at step 6. If your watching your waistline omit the cream and use light sour cream.
Ingredients:
2 large bunches pf asparagus
2 tbsp butter
1 medium onion, chopped
6 cups chicken broth (could use vegt)
2 tbsp sour cream
1/4 cup of cream (optional)
salt and fresh pepper to taste
Directions:
1. In a large pot, melt better on low heat.
2. Add onion and saute until soft
3. Snap the tough ends off the asparagus.
4. Chop the asparagus into 2 inch pieces.
5. Add to the pot with the onions.( reserve a few of the tips for a pretty garnish.)
6. Add chicken broth, salt and pepper.
7. cook on a soft boil about 20-25 minutes or until asparagus is very tender.
8. Turn off heat, add sour cream and cream.
9. Puree soup with a hand blender until smooth.
10. Ladle in to bowls and add some pretty tips to the middle.
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