Cream of Asparagus Soup

Super simple recipe that is SO good!

Makes 8 cups

Melt in a soup pot over medium heat:

4 tablespoons butter

Add and cook, stirring until tender:

1 cup chopped onions

Stir in:

1 1/2 lbs Asparagus, trimmed and chopped into 1 inch pieces (set aside the tips)

Cover and cook 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir in:

1/4 cup flour

Turn the heat on high and slowly stir in and bring to a boil:

4 cups chicken stock or other light broth

Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until the asparagus is very tender, about 20 minutes. Using a food processor, blender or immersion blender, process until smooth. Return the soup to the pot and stir in:

1/2 to 1 cup heavy cream, half and half (I used fat free), or milk
Reserved asparagus tips

Heat through but do not boil.