1 kg fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Cayenne pepper, to taste
½ cup non-dairy cream (Optional)
Method
Melt butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add minced onion and salt; cook and stir until onion is soft and golden, about 10 minutes
Pour chicken broth and water into the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 15 minutes.
Place asparagus pieces in simmering broth. Cook, stirring occasionally until asparagus is just tender and still bright green, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and season.
Use an immersion blender to blend soup until smooth, about 3 minutes
For a finer texture, strain soup through a mesh strainer.