Cream Of Asparagus Soup

• 2 1/4 pounds asparagus green, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 zucchini chopped
• 2 green onions chopped
• 2 1/4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 pinch grated nutmeg
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• chervil leaves
• shaved Parmesan cheese
• black pepper

1. Reserve 6 asparagus tips for garnish. Chop the remaining asparagus. Heat oil in a medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Add the vegetables and saute for 5-6 mins. Add the stock and nutmeg. Season. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 15-20 mins until the vegetables are soft.
2. Meanwhile, cook the asparagus tips in boiling salted water for 1-2 mins then drain and refresh under cold water. Slice the tips in half.
3. Stir the cream into the soup and season. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Divide the soup among bowls or cups. Garnish with the asparagus tips, cheese, chervil leaves and black pepper.

green, olive oil, zucchini, green onions, vegetable stock, nutmeg, heavy cream, chervil, parmesan cheese, black pepper

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Cream-of-Asparagus-Soup-1407768 (may not work)