Cream of Asparagus Soup (Without Cream)

This soup is very yummy. Tastes like a cream soup but there is no cream. Very simple to make.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Cut the tips off of 12 asparagus (1 1/2") and set aside.
2. Discard cut bottom ends of asparagus. Cut asparagus stalks into 1" pieces.
3. Cook onion and asparagus in oil in large fry pan over medium heat, stirring often till softened (I cover the pan).
4. Pour this into large sauce pan.
5. Add broth and simmer on low medium about 15-20 minutes.
6. While soup simmers, cook reserved asparagus tips in boiling salted water until just tender (3-4 minutes).
7. and drain.
8. Puree soup in a blender (or hand blender) until smooth.
9. Ladle into bowls and season with salt and pepper.
10. Garnish with asparagus tips.