Asparagus Soup With Lemon Crème Fraîche

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• 1 cup sliced shallots (about 6 large)
• 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 14-ounce cans vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel

1. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots; saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus and coriander; stir 1 minute. Add vegetable broth and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Strain into same pan, pressing on solids to release liquid. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
2. Stir creme fraiche, lemon juice, and lemon peel in small bowl. Divide soup among bowls. Top with dollop of lemon creme fraiche and serve.

butter, shallots, lengths, ground coriander, vegetable broth, creme fraiche, lemon juice, lemon peel

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/asparagus-soup-with-lemon-creme-fraiche-234123 (may not work)