Prep time: 10-15 mins. | Cook time: 30 mins. | Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

  • 8 tbsp butter
  • 4 cups chopped onions
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • 2 lbs asparagus
  • ½ cup cream
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Fresh thyme to taste

Directions

  1. Heat butter in soup pot, add onions, and cook until
    tender.
  2. Add stock; bring to a boil. Cut tips off
    asparagus; reserve.
  3. Chop stems and add to pot.
  4. Simmer gently until asparagus is very tender, 15-20
    min.
  5. Puree in a food processor and return puree to
    pot.
  6. Add tips; cook gently 5-10 min.
  7. Stir in cream,
    salt, and pepper.
  8. Add thyme; if you use dried herbs
    add them to the onions as they cook.