1 bunch asparagus

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp butter

1 large sweet onion diced

3 garlic gloves minced

5 cups chicken broth

salt & pepper to taste

1/2 cup half & half

 

Melt butter & olive oil in medium sauce pan, add onions & garlic

cook until soft & tender, around 10 minutes

 

Cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces

add water to large pot & add asparagus

cook on meidum heat for about 30 minutes, till asparagus is tender, drain

 

Add all ingredients in large pot, bring soup to boil

return to simmer, cover cook 30 minutes

 

Puree the soup with a blender until completely smooth

return soup back to pot, cook another 20 minutes

 

So Simple & so tasty!