Grannydragon'S Really Quick Cream Of Asparagus Soup

• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans asparagus
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup cream
• salt and pepper

1. In the soup pot, melt the butter with the oil.
2. Add onion, cooking until transparent.
3. Add garlic and thyme, cook until the garlic smells aromatic, just a few minutes.
4. Put both cans of asparagus and their liquid in a blender to puree. Add the pureed asparagus and chicken broth to the pot. Heat through.
5. Add milk or cream to the pot, being careful not to allow it to boil.
6. Adjust seasonings to your taste. You might serve with a pat of butter in the center of the bowl.

asparagus, butter, olive oil, onion, garlic, chicken broth, thyme, milk, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grannydragons-really-quick-cream-of-asparagus-soup-279313 (may not work)