Asparagus Creamy Soup

By Maverick19

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp butter
• 2 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed, peeled and coarsest chopped
• 1 lg sweet onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 carton, 32 oz, reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp fresh tarragon, minced OR 1/4 tsp dry tarragon
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a Dutch oven, heat butter over med-hi heat. Add asparagus and onion; cook and stir 10-12 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.

2. Add broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 6-8 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove from heat, cool slightly. Stir in lemon juice, tarragon, salt and pepper.

3. Process in batches in a food processor, or blender, until smooth. Serve with yogurt and lemon peel.