Asparagus Soup

This is a very quick and easy soup to make.    Blending it makes it creamy without the fat and calories of cream or milk.   Now if you want it creamy,  I would add a dollop of reduced fat sour cream to each bowl right before serving.

ASPARAGUS SOUP
(serves 6-8)

Ingredients:
*2 bunches asparagus, snap/cut off tough ends
*1 tablespoon butter
*1 medium yellow onion, chopped
*7 cups of chicken stock (can you veggie broth)
*1/2 teaspoon salt
*1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:
~Melt butter in a large pot.
~Add onion and sauté until onions are soft (about 2-3 minutes).
~Cut asparagus in thirds.
~Put asparagus, chicken stock, salt and pepper into pot.
~Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
~Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until asparagus is tender.
~Remove from heat and carefully use a blender and puree soup (I use my immersible blender).
~Serve, add a dollop of sour cream if you want a cream of asparagus soup.

Instant Pot Directions:

~Put on saute mode.

~Add onion and sauté until onions are soft (2-3 minutes).

~Put asparagus, chicken stock, salt and pepper into pot.

~Place lid on instant pot and seal.

~Pressure cook for 5 minutes.

~Quick release.

~Carefully use an immersible blender or a blender to puree soup.

~Serve, add a dollop our sour cream you want cream of asparagus soup.