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Cream of Asparagus Soup  Veg HT  SP  30mins

 

Serves 4      Hot  Vegetarian  Vegetables  Soup  Gluten Wheat Free  Eggless

 

Ingredients

25g/2oz Butter

1 Large Onion, chopped

450g/1lb Fresh Asparagus, cut into 2.5cm/1-inch pieces

960ml/32fl.oz. Fresh Vegetable Stock
240ml/8fl.oz. Single Cream

Salt and Pepper


Instructions


1. Heat the butter in a large saucepan until melted then add the onion and asparagus and sauté gently for about 5 minutes, turning from time to time.

 

2.  Add the stock, salt and pepper, bring to the boil then reduce the heat, partially cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the asparagus is very tender.


3. Allow to cool a little then transfer to a liquidiser or food processor and process until smooth. You may have to do this in batches.


4. Return the soup to the saucepan, add cream, adjust the seasoning if necessary and reheat gently without boiling. Serve hot.

 

 

 

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