Fresh Asparagus Soup
Smooth and creamy! Serves 4-6.
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken or veggie broth*
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Simply Ghee Original or Turmeric + Black Pepper Ghee
- 4 shallots – chopped, a generous cup
- 4 cloves garlic – minced
- 4 cups fresh asparagus – washed, woody stem removed, chopped in 1 inch pieces
- 1 Yukon potato – medium sized, peeled, and diced small
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dill (dried)
- 1 tablespoon parsley (dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea or mineral salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated pepper
- 2-3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon
Instructions
- Over medium heat, add to a saucepan, melt the ghee. Toss in the shallots and potato and stir till well coated. Allow to cook approximately 3 minutes, then add the asparagus and garlic and continue to stir frequently to cook for another 5 minutes or so. Then add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add the dill, parsley, salt and pepper and simmer for approximately 25-30 minutes. Test the asparagus to make sure it’s very soft. If still somewhat firm continue to simmer. Once soft, remove the pan from the heat and place on a protected surface. Using an immersion blender, blend slowly and carefully until the soup is very smooth.
- Place back on the burner on very low heat, stir in lemon juice and season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Serve with a dollop of Turmeric + Black Pepper Ghee, or coconut cream or sour cream.
Notes
* Heat an extra cup of broth in case the soup is too thick when blending. Slowly add it in small increments till you reach your desired consistency.
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