Asparagus Soup

By Reneeb

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. fresh asparagus, chopped
• 14-1/2 oz. can chicken broth
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/4 t. seasoned salt
• 1/4 t. pepper
• Garnish: sour cream and
• tomatoes, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

In slow cooker, place asparagus, broth, scallions and potatoes. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until the potatoes are tender. Increase to high heat. Leaving the liquid in slow cooker, remove vegetables and purée in a blender or food processor, in small batches. Add a little of the cooking liquid to the vegetables until mixture is smooth. Return puréed mixture to the slow cooker. Stir in seasoned salt and pepper. Cover and cook on high an additional 30 minutes. Serve garnished with a scoop of sour cream and tomatoes. Makes 4 to 6 servings.