Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 pounds Asparagus spears (woody ends removed and chopped into 1 inch pieces)
  • 2 tablespoon Butter unsalted
  • ½ Onion chopped
  • 3 teaspoon Minced garlic
  • 3 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh chopped chives for garnish

Instruction

  • Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat on the stove.
  • Add the onions to the pot, and saute until softened.
  • Stir in the asparagus pieces and saute until the asparagus has become a bit tender.
  • Mix in the garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Saute another 30 seconds.
  • Pour the chicken broth into the pot and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Add the soup mixture to a blender or food processor and let it cool for a few minutes.
  • Blend the soup until it is smooth.
  • Return the soup mixture to the pot and stir in the heavy whipping cream as well as more salt and pepper to taste.
  • Simmer another 5 minutes and serve topped with chopped chives.