Cream of Asparagus

🥘 Ingredients

• asparagus 2 pounds
• onion 1 large
• butter 3 tablespoons butter
• chicken broth 5 cups
• crème fraîche 1/2 cup
• lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon
• parmesan

1. 1

   Cut asparagus in half inch pieces. Optionally reserve some tips as garnish.
2. 2

   Chop onion .
3. 3

   Cook the onion in butter in a large pot over medium low heat while stirring until soft.
4. 4

   Add asparagus pieces and salt and pepper to taste.
5. 5

   Cook while stirring for 5 minutes.
6. 6

   Add chicken broth .
7. 7

   Simmer covered until asparagus is very tender. Approximately 15-20 minutes.
8. 8

   Using an immersion blender to blend until smooth.
9. 9

   Add crème fraîche . Substituting heavy cream is just fine.
10. 10

    Add more broth to get soup to desired consistency.
11. 11

    Mix in lemon juice .
12. 12

    Apply flakes of parmesan on top and, optionally, asparagus tips as garnish.