Cream of Asparagus Soup (Without Cream)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs asparagus
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 5-6 cups chicken broth

Directions

1. 1

   Cut the tips off of 12 asparagus (1 1/2") and set aside.

2. 2

   Discard cut bottom ends of asparagus. Cut asparagus stalks into 1" pieces.

3. 3

   Cook onion and asparagus in oil in large fry pan over medium heat, stirring often till softened (I cover the pan).

4. 4

   Pour this into large sauce pan.

5. 5

   Add broth and simmer on low medium about 15-20 minutes.

6. 6

   While soup simmers, cook reserved asparagus tips in boiling salted water until just tender (3-4 minutes).

7. 7

   and drain.

8. 8

   Puree soup in a blender (or hand blender) until smooth.

9. 9

   Ladle into bowls and season with salt and pepper.

10. 10

    Garnish with asparagus tips.