Fresh asparagus soup

A nutritious soup that the whole family will enjoy.

Recipe «Fresh asparagus soup» presented in category Recipes / Soups, to prepare this dish you will need no more 30 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author sheff would need: 2 bunches fresh asparagus, trimmed, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock, 1/2 small lemon, juiced , Salt and freshly ground pepper, Cream, to serve, Chopped fresh dill, to serve .

Ingredients:

• 2 bunches fresh asparagus, trimmed 
• 2 tbsp olive oil 
• 1 onion, finely chopped 
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock 
• 1/2 small lemon, juiced 
• Salt and freshly ground pepper 
• Cream, to serve 
• Chopped fresh dill, to serve 

Instructions

1. Chop the asparagus into 3cm pieces. Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until soft.
2. Add the asparagus and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the stock or water. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. Blend the mixture in a food processor until smooth. Return to the saucepan. Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Serve with a drizzle of cream, and scattered with the chopped dill and freshly ground pepper.