Creamy and Delicious Asparagus Soup

Indulge in the rich and velvety texture of this cream of fresh asparagus soup. Made with the finest and freshest asparagus, this soup is bursting with flavor and is the perfect comfort food. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a restaurant-worthy soup that will impress your family and friends. Enjoy this creamy and delicious asparagus soup as an appetizer or a light main course.

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh asparagus
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Directions

1. Wash the asparagus thoroughly and trim off the tough ends. Cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
3. Add the asparagus pieces to the saucepan and stir well to coat them with the butter and onion mixture. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the asparagus is slightly tender.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the asparagus is fully cooked and tender.
5. Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth and creamy.
6. Return the soup to the saucepan and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Heat the soup over low heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally.
8. Serve the cream of asparagus soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh chives.

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