Asparagus Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 onion, thinly, sliced
• 1/2 leek, sliced, and, washed
• 1 clove garlic
• 4 cup asparagus, stalks, coarsely, chopped
• 2 1/2 cup vegetable stock
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp butter

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, leek, garlic and asparagus stalks; sauté until soft. Add stock and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
Add cream and butter. Bring back to a boil for 2 minutes and remove from heat. Season with salt and freshly ground white pepper.
Puree mixture in a blender or food processor and pass through a fine mesh sieve. To serve: Heat soup and adjust seasoning
You may have to add more stock to reach preferred consistency.
 

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