Asparagus Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 inch pieces
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped baking potato
1/2 cup baby spinach or arugula
None None lightly sauteed asparagus spears and diced tomatoes, to garnish

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Cook onion for 2 mins, until softened. Add asparagus, chicken broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10 mins, or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat and stir in spinach to wilt. Puree soup then season. Garnish with asparagus spears and diced tomatoes.