Cream of Asparagus Soup

Submitted by martin.gilly

"Simple, easy and delicious."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, Chopped
• 400 g asparagus, Chopped
• 500 ml hot chicken stock (or vegetable stock for vegetarians)
• 4 tablespoons double cream
• fresh ground black pepper, to season
• sea salt, to season

directions

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan, add the onion and fry for 4 minutes.
2. Add asparagus and cook for a further 2 minutes.
3. Add the stock, bring to the boil, season with the black pepper and salt and simmer for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the mixture to a blender along with the double cream and blend until smooth.
5. Serve in a bowl, with a garnish of black pepper.