Creamy Asparagus Soup
Creamy Asparagus Soup
(serves 8)
2 tbsps butter
3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 shallot, roughly chopped
2 big handfuls asparagus spears, roughly chopped
chicken or vegetable stock JUST to cover
good drizzle of cream
salt and black pepper to taste
Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and saute garlic and shallot until softened. Add asparagus and cover with stock. Simmer for about half an hour until stems are soft, then puree with a hand blender until completely smooth. Add cream and serve either hot or cold.
