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Creamy Asparagus Soup

This asparagus soup recipe is quick to make with fresh asparagus and a bit of tender onion simmered in broth and blended with a splash of cream.

Ingredients :

  • 1 ½ pounds asparagus trimmed and washed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 ¼ cups chicken broth (not low sodium)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice fresh
  • shredded Parmesan cheese for serving, optional

Directions :

  • Cut asparagus into ½" pieces.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add asparagus and cook an additional 5 minutes.
  • Stir in broth, salt & pepper. Cover and let simmer 10-15 minutes or until asparagus is softened.
  • Using a hand blender, puree soup until smooth. Stir in cream and lemon juice.
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

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