Quick Creamy Asparagus Soup

Name: Quick Creamy Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Soup Recipes
Ingredients: 2 medium leeks (white portion only), sliced; 12 green onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 2-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

After trying several different recipes for asparagus soup, I put together the best ingredients from each for my favorite version. This soup is great year-round and adds an elegant touch to special-occasion meals. -Pat Stevens, Granbury, Texas

Ingredients

2 medium leeks (white portion only), sliced
12 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute leeks and onions in oil and butter until tender. Add the asparagus and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat. Set aside 1 cup of asparagus pieces.
In a blender, process the remaining asparagus mixture in batches until smooth; return to the pan. Stir in the cream, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until heated through. Garnish with reserved asparagus pieces.