Asparagus Soup

Ingredients for  4  Servings

• 2 tbsp

  Olive oil
• 1

  Onion, finely chopped
• 400g

  Asparagus, finely chopped
• 500 ml

  Hot chicken stock (vegetarians may substitute vegetable stock)
• 4 tbsp

  Double cream
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Approximate Times

• Preparation :

  Less than 30 minutes
• Cooking :

  10 to 30 minutes

Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion and fry for four minutes, until softened.
2. Add the asparagus and cook for another two minutes.
3. Add the stock and bring to the boil. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper and reduce the heat to simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the asparagus is cooked through.
4. Add the cream and blend with a hand blender until smooth.