Cream of Asparagus Soup

It's cold out there!  (and snowy)  I decided to make something different with asparagus.  Truth be told,  my kids don't eat asparagus, but my husband and I enjoy it.  Easy to make, and not 'overly' high in calories.  A great way to warm up on a cold winter's day!


Makes 4 servings 

2 lbs green asparagus
1 chopped medium onion
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
1/2 cup cream

• Snap off tough ends of asparagus, and wash
• Reserve a couple of stocks, and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
• Cut remaining stocks into 1/2 inch pieces
• Cook onion in melted butter over medium low heat, stirring until softened
• Add 1/2 inch asparagus pieces , cook and stir for 5 minutes
• Add 6 cups broth and simmer, cover until asparagus is very tender, 15+ minutes
• During last 5 minutes of cooking, put 1 1/2 inch pieces of asparagus in a small metal strainer, and dip into pot.  Cook until al dente.  Remove and set aside
• Remove soup from stove, and puree in a blender until desired consistency
• Place back in pot and mix in cream
• Season with salt and pepper 
• Bring soup to boil and remove
• Place soup in bowls, and add long pieces of asparagus to center of bowls

-Queenie Cuisine