Recipe: Cream Of Asparagus Soup [edit]

Step 1

Cutt of and reserve the asparagus spears and chop the stems.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a pan, add the onion and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the asparagus stems and cook for a few minutes, then sprinkle with the flour, stir well and pour in the wine and stock.

Step 4

Season with salt and pepper and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for 30 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and process to a puree.

Step 5

Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a pan and parboil the asparagus spears for 2 minutes.

Step 6

Pour the puree into a clean pan and reheat. Drain the asparagus spears and add to the soup with the cream. Serve in individual soup plates.