Cream of Asparagus Soup

Cream of Asparagus Soup

*option to make it dairy free, gluten free, or vegan

Ingredients:

• 2 Bunches of Asparagus 
• 1 Carton of Chicken Broth 
• 1/2 Onion
• A Couple Garlic Cloves
• A Couple Tablespoons of Flour
• Small Pour of Half & Half
• Parmesan Cheese
• Lemon
• Butter
• Olive Oil
• A Pinch of Oregano
• A Pinch of Parsley 
• Salt & Pepper

Start: 

1. Saute garlic and onions in butter and olive oil until transparent 
2. Put in chopped up asparagus
3. Season soup and squeeze lemon
4. Pour in chicken broth 
5. Make a light paste with flour and chicken broth on the side, stir until smooth
6. Cook on medium until asparagus is a bit soft
7. Pour in the current soup mixture and the flour paste into a blender and blend until smooth
8. Pour back in pot and simmer with a little bit of half & half 
9. Serve warm with a topping of parmesan cheese and ENJOY!

Dietary Substitutions: 

• Coconut milk can be replaced for half & half (dairy free)
• Corn starch instead of flour (gluten free)
• Vegetable broth instead of chicken broth (vegan)