Cream of Asparagus Soup

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh asparagus
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 tbsp. butter
• 5 c. chicken broth
• 1/4 c. half and half
• 1/4 c. sour cream
• 1/4 tsp. lemmon juice
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

• Cut the asparagus stalks into 1/2 inch pieces.
• Heat 4 quart heavy pot over medium heat, add 2 tbsp. butter.
• Saute the onion and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add asparagus pieces, salt and pepper, then stir while cooking over medium heat, about 10 minutes.
• Add chicken broth, bring to a boil.  Then cover and simmer 20 minutes.
• Puree soup in a blender, then return to pot and bring to a boil.
• Whisk together half n half and sour cream, then whisk into soup.
• Bring soup to a boil, then whisk in remaining tbsp. butter.
• Add lemon juice and serve.