Asparagus Soup
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PREP TIME: 0 minutes
SERVES: 8 servings
TOTAL COOKING TIME: 10 minutes
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 lbs asparagus
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups of water
- 1 cup heavy cream
DIRECTIONS
- Snap off the ends of the asparagus where the stalks break easily and discard
- Cut off tips; cook in boiling, salted water until tender, about 5 minutes, and drain
- Chop asparagus stalks, chop onion, mince garlic, heat oil and butter in a large pot
- Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes
- Add garlic, chopped asparagus and 1/4 tsp pepper and stir 1 minute
- Add stock and water, cover and bring to a boil
- Cook until vegetables soften about 10 minutes
- Purée in a blender or a food processor
- Return to pot, add cream and asparagus tips and heat through, about 5 minutes
- Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed