Asparagus Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. asparagus, wash, trim and cut into 1 inch pieces

• 5 to 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth

• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 potato, peeled and diced

• 1 tsp ground turmeric

• 1/2 tsp ground cumin

• salt and pepper to taste

• keep a few of the asparagus tips for garnishing the soup

1. Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

2. Add asparagus and potato; cook, stirring occasionally for about three minutes.

3. Pour five cups vegetable broth into pot; add cilantro, turmeric and cumin. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 15 minutes.

4. Using an immersion blender, process until smooth.

5. Add salt and pepper to taste.

6. If soup is too thick, use the additional cup to broth bring it to your desired consistency by adding a quarter cupful at a time.

7. Garnish with asparagus tips and serve with your choice of bread or salad.

Notes&Tips:

• I love soups! And this Asparagus soup is no exception. It is smooth and creamy and mmmmm so good!

• The potato is the soup is basically for helping to thicken without having to add cream.

• I served this soup with focaccia bread.