Cream of Asparagus Soup (Crème D'asperges)

Yield: 5.5 cups

 

1/2 cup sliced onion

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed

2 cups chicken broth

3/4 cup water

1/4 cup Half and Half

salt and pepper 1. Sauté onion in olive oil in a 2qt sauce pan until soft. 2. Add asparagus and cook for 3 minutes. Add rest of ingredients and cook for 7-10 minutes or until asparagus is tender. 3. Transfer soup to a container  6. Puree with a blender for 45 seconds or until smooth. 7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.