This creamy Asparagus Soup is full of the best flavors of summer. Fresh asparagus and onion with a splash of white wine and lemon juice really send this soup over the top!

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus , ends trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 sweet onion , roughly chopped
• ½ cup white wine , optional
• 3 cups vegetable broth , or chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• olive oil , maldon sea salt, fresh herbs, lemon wedges, optional and for garnish

Directions

1. Melt butter over low heat in a large Dutch oven or saucepan.
2. Add cut asparagus and onion. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until very soft, approximately 20 minutes.
3. Remove several asparagus tips for garnishing. Set aside or in the refrigerator.
4. Add vegetable broth. Using an immersion blender or transferring to a blender or food processor, blend until fully pureed.
5. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water. Add cornstarch to soup along with white pepper, fine sea salt, lemon juice and heavy cream. Blend again until combined.
6. Serve warm or chilled. Garnish with asparagus tips, good quality olive oil, Maldon sea salt, fresh herbs or lemon wedges.
7. If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!