Grannydragon's Really Quick Cream of Asparagus Soup

Ingredients

• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans asparagus
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1/2 cup milk or cream
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In the soup pot, melt the butter with the oil.

2. 2

   Add onion, cooking until transparent.

3. 3

   Add garlic and thyme, cook until the garlic smells aromatic, just a few minutes.

4. 4

   Put both cans of asparagus and their liquid in a blender to puree. Add the pureed asparagus and chicken broth to the pot. Heat through.

5. 5

   Add milk or cream to the pot, being careful not to allow it to boil.

6. 6

   Adjust seasonings to your taste. You might serve with a pat of butter in the center of the bowl.