Creamy Asparagus Soup (No Cream!)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Optional: fresh chives or parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. 1.Sauté Aromatics

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

2. 2.Cook Asparagus

   Add asparagus to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3.Simmer

   Pour in vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until asparagus is tender.

4. 4.Blend

   Carefully transfer soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender in the pot). Blend until smooth and creamy.

5. 5.Finish and Serve

   Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh chives or parsley, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Equipment

• Large pot
• Blender or immersion blender
• Cutting board
• Knife

Tips

• For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
• If you don't have fresh lemon juice, you can use a small amount of white wine vinegar.
• Adjust the amount of vegetable broth to achieve your desired consistency.
• Garnish with a swirl of olive oil or a dollop of Greek yogurt for added flavor and presentation.

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