Asparagus Soup With Lemon Creme Fraiche

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup sliced shallot
• 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2 inch lengths
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 28 ounces vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup creme fraiche or 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon finley grated lemon peel

1. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add shallots; saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Add asparagus and corander; stir 1 minute.
4. Add broth; simmer until asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes.
5. Cool slightly.
6. Either work in batches and puree soup in blender or use and immersion blender in same pot.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8. Stir creme fraiche, lemon juice and lemon peel in small bowl.
9. Ladle soup into bowls, top with dollop of lemon creme fraiche.

butter, shallot, ground coriander, vegetable broth, creme fraiche, lemon juice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/asparagus-soup-with-lemon-creme-fraiche-419230 (may not work)