Asparagus Puree Soup

By mm_food4me

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed and blanched
• 1/2 cup plus 2 1/2 cups no-salt-added vegetable broth
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• Pinch of dried mustard
• Lemon zest, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
In a large saucepan, saute the asparagus, onion, and garlic in ½ cup broth until the onion is tender.
Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender.
Add the remaining broth and puree until smooth.
Pour the mixture into a pot and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
Add the mustard and lemon zest.

Instructions