Categories: Soup

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 2 lbs. asparagus, trimmed and chopped
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• Big pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup crème fraiche
• Salt and pepper
• Chopped chives

Directions

1. Saute onion, garlic, and thyme in butter in a large pot over medium-high heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus, water and chicken broth and salt. Simmer until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender. Whisk in crème fraiche and warm through (do not boil). Season with salt and pepper. Top with more crème fraiche and chopped chives.

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