Cream Of White Asparagus Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb fresh white asparagus, cut into large chunks
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
24 ounces chicken broth
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
4 ounces heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
salt

Preparation

In a large saucepan, over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in butter for 5 minutes or until translucent.
Add chicken stock, asparagus tips and stems, potato, thyme, salt and pepper.
Cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes.
Remove asparagus tips and set aside.
Allow soup to cool, then put in blender and blend till smooth.
Return soup to saucepan, add reserved asparagus tips and cream and heat thoroughly.