Asparagus Soup

I like asparagus, but my husband isn't a major fan because of the texture. So this vegetable is more often consumed at our home in a pureed form. This is a thicker soup and is similar in many ways to the Tuscan Tomato Soup. One thing I love about pureed soups is the amount of vegetables you so easily consume!

Carmelize in medium soup pan for 7 min:

2 TBS olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

Add and bring to boil:

2 c. chicken or vegetable broth

1 bunch fresh asparagus (chopped into 1" pieces)

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

-Boil five minutes. Then blend until nice and smooth.

-Pour soup back into pan and add:

1/4 c. basil pesto

1/2 c. cream (or milk)

salt/pepper to taste

-Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley or basil