Cream of Asparagus Soup

A soup full of goodness

Ingredients:-

1. 1 lb Asparagus ( Trimmed, cleaned )
2. 1  Onion (yellow / white)
3. 3 Cups Vegetable Stock
4. 1 tbsp Butter
5. 1/2 Cup Heavy cream
6. Salt ( to taste )
7. Black Pepper ( as required )
8. Cajun pepper / Red Chili Powder ( for garnishing )

Method:-

1. Clean and cut the Asparagus into small pieces.

2. Dice the onion and keep aside.

3. In a soup pot heat some butter. Once the butter melts add the diced onion and sprinkle some
    salt. Saute the onion for sometime on low heat till nice and soft.

4. Add the chopped Asparagus and saute for a few more minutes till you see a slight change of
    color.

5. Next add some vegetable stock and stir well. Let the onion and Asparagus cook for 5-7 minutes
    or till the Asparagus is soft.

6. Press the Asparagus pieces with the ladle to see if they are nice and soft ( shouldn't get too
    mushy).

7. Once everything is cooked and soft turn off the heat.

8. With a blender blend it well to form a puree.

9.  Sieve the puree to get rid of  unwanted hard woody stocks.

10. Transfer it to the soup pot once again and turn the heat on to medium.

11. Once it comes to a boil add some heavy cream and mix well. ( For weight watchers this step is
      optional)

12. Season your soup with some salt and pepper, mix well and let it boil for another 1 - 2 minutes.

13. Once ready to serve transfer the soup to the soup bowls.

14. Beat some cream, just a little to make it thick enough to float on the soup.

15. Add this cream on top of the soup and with a tooth pick make some swirls  or any design you
      like. ( optional )

16. Garnish it will some Cajun pepper / red chili powder and freshly cracked black pepper.

17. Serve hot.

Enjoy!!!