Fresh Asparagus Soup

• 2 12 cups asparagus, chopped
• 12 cup onion, chopped
• 12 cup potato, chopped
• 2 teaspoons low-fat butter
• 1 cup low-fat milk
• salt and pepper
• 9 asparagus spears

1. Saute the asparagus in 1 tsp of butter and keep aside for the garnish.
2. Heat the remaining butter in a pan and saute the onions and potatoes for 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Add 2 cups of water.
4. Simmer till the potatoes are nearly cooked and add the asparagus cook for a few minutes.
5. Cool completely.
6. Puree the mixture in a liquidiser.
7. Blend and strain the mixture.
8. Add the salt, pepper and cream and bring to a boil.
9. Serve hot garnished with the sauteed asparagus spears.

onion, potato, lowfat butter, lowfat milk, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fresh-asparagus-soup-190968 (may not work)