Asparagus Soup

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 cups onion (, chopped)
• 2 cups potatoes (, peeled and sliced)
• 4 cups asparagus stems cut into half-inch pieces
• 4 cups water
• Salt
• A pinch of white pepper ((optional))
• 24 asparagus tips

Instructions

1. 1

   In a pot over medium heat, bring the butter to melt.

2. 2

   Add onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until wilted.

3. 3

   Add asparagus steams and sauté for 5 more minutes.

4. 4

   Add potatoes and water, increase the heat to medium high and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Once is boiling, cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 20 minutes, until the potatoes and asparagus are soft.

6. 6

   Pour half into the glass of a blender, add salt to taste and blend until a smooth and creamy soup is formed. Process the other half in the same way.

7. 7

   In a small pot, bring a cup of water to a boil, add the asparagus tips, salt and blanch for 30-40 seconds. Strain and transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking.

8. 8

   Serve the soup hot and garnish with the asparagus tips.