Asparagus Soup

A fresh and delicious creamy asparagus soup. This is ideal when spring arrives.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus (tough ends discarded)

1 Tb. Butter

1/2 cup milk or heavy cream

1 cup chicken or vegetable broth

1/2 onion finely chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

6 roasted asparagus to garnish

Preparation

Wash and chopped asparagus.

Sauté onion with butter until translucid.

Add asparagus, stir in broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, until asparagus are tender.

Purée or blend the soup.

Stir in milk and season with salt and pepper to taste .

Serve hot and Garnish with roasted asparagus.