Creamy Asparagus Soup

This is a healthy soup from the blog Eclectic Recipes. It looks so yummy.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  lbs fresh asparagus, chopped
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 3  medium  stalk celery, chopped
• 2  quarts  chicken stock
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1  teaspoon lemon zest
• 3  teaspoons lemon juice
• 1  cup plain yogurt
• 1  tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat a large soup pot. Drizzle pot with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add fresh asparagus, onion and celery. Saute until asparagus is bright green.
2. Add chicken stock and thyme. Bring to a boil and reduce to medium heat. Boil until vegetables are very tender.
3. Using an immersion blender or regular blender, puree soup.
4. Add yogurt and lemon juice. Heat through and serve.