Creamy asparagus soup

Nothing says spring like white asparagus! This soup is deliciously creamy and full of flavour, without being heavy. Perfect as a starter for an Easter brunch or dinner. Delicious with Leitz 's alcohol-free Chardonnay

Creamy asparagus soup

Ingredients

  • 500 g white asparagus
  • 1 onion
  • 750 ml vegetable stock
  • 200 ml cooking cream
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper

Preparation method

  1. Peel the asparagus and cut them into pieces.
  2. Chop the onion and fry it in a pan with the butter until it is translucent.
  3. Add the asparagus and fry for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the stock and let the soup simmer gently for 20 minutes.
  5. Puree the soup with a hand blender and stir in the cream.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.