Asparagus Lemon Soup
One glance at the ingredients and i just loved the sound of this recipe. when i made it, i was not disappointed. it can be served hot or cold, depending on the time of year, your personal preferences and what else you are serving on the day - or evening. adapted from rodale's 'savory soups and stews: 100 hassle-free homemade meals'.
Steps
In a large pot , combine the asparagus , celery , onion and garlic with the chicken broth and - over a high heat - bring to the boil.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes , then allow to cool slightly.
Process in a blender or food processor until smooth.
If serving hot , return to the pot , stir in the remaining ingredients until well-combined and heat the soup until warm.
Do not allow it to come to the boil.
If serving cold , transfer to a serving dish , stir in the remaining ingredients until well-combined.
Serve with warm crusty rolls.
Ingredients
fresh asparagus, celery, yellow onion, garlic cloves, chicken broth, white wine, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, white pepper, whipping cream