Creamed Fresh Asparagus Soup May 17, 2011

Ingredients

• 3 lbs Aparagus spears, tips and ends removed and chopped into one inch pieces
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed and finely diced
• ½ tsp white pepper
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. Saute onions in butter until translucent.
2. Add Asparagus and garlic, continue to saute for 10 minutes.
3. Add chicken broth and cook until Asparagus is tender.
4. Once the Asparagus is tender either use an immersion blender or a blender to blend until smooth. Add cream and add salt if needed.
5. Serve immediately.