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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups onions, minced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1/8 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed (thin asparagus is recommended)
- 1/4 cup creme fraiche or 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Method
- In a 4-quart pan, melt butter.
- Add onion and cook just until soft and golden; do not brown.
- Add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile, cut 3 inches of tips off asparagus and set aside.
- In food processor or blender or by hand, slice remaining asparagus into 1/4-inch pieces.
- Drop pieces into boiling broth. Cover and simmer until very soft, about 30 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes, and then puree soup in blender or processor.
- Return soup to pan.
- Add asparagus tips and simmer until just tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cream.
- Season with salt and pepper and a drop or two of lemon juice.
- Serve warm or cold.
