Creamy Asparagus Soup

SERVING SIZE: 4-6

PREP TIME: 20 mins

COOK TIME: 1 hr

TOTAL TIME: 1 hr 20 mins

Ingredients

1/4 cup oil

1 leek white part chopped [green part discarded]

1 brown onion, chopped

1 tablespoon minced garlic

500 grams asparagus spears chopped and washed [woody ends discarded]

7 cups water

1 and 1/2 tablespoons chicken stock powder

1/2 cup cream

1-2 teaspoons salt[to taste]

pepper to taste

Method

Place chopped leek, and onion in the oil in a large saucepan.

Fry gently till softened and then add garlic

Fry for one minute

Add the asparagus , fry for 2 minutes, stirring constantly

Now add the water and stock

Bring to the boil and simmer gently for 30 minutes till asparagus is soft

Once cooked process the soup in a blender till smooth

Now add the cream and add salt and pepper to taste

Ready to serve . Enjoy!