Simple Asparagus Soup- all you need is 8 ingredients and 30 minutes to whip up this delicious seasonal soup. Can be served warm or chilled depending on your preferences!

Asparagus season has arrived! If you’re looking for creative ways to eat this delicious vegetable then you MUST try this soup.
I say creative because it isn’t just asparagus as a side item but really it couldn’t be more simple. It was inspired by a well-known French restaurant in Berkeley named Lalime’s. Sadly they have since closed their doors for business but the asparagus soup will forever live on in my heart. The beauty of this soup is that it starts with a mirepoix base (onion, celery and carrot) and only requires garlic, broth, fresh asparagus and a hint of lemon juice to finish it off. The simplicity of the ingredients truly allows the flavor of the asparagus to shine through. (more…)

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