
Springtime Asparagus Soup
SERVES
2PREP TIME
00 minCOOK TIME
00 minIngredients
2 1/2 cups chopped asparagus
2 teaspoon coconut butter
3 chopped shallots
1/2 cup chopped red potatoes
3 cups vegetable stock
8 pieces of asparagus, cut in half for garnish
Directions
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Sauté the asparagus spears in 1/2 of the coconut butter for 30 seconds and keep aside for garnish.
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Heat the remaining coconut butter in a deep non-stick pan, add the shallots and potatoes and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add 2 cups of vegetable stock, mix well and simmer till the potatoes are nearly cooked.
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Add the asparagus, mix well and cook for a few more minutes. Cool completely.
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Blend the mixture in a mixer to smooth puree.
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Transfer the puree back to the pan, add the salt, pepper and remaining vegetable stock and bring to boil.
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Serve hot garnished with the sautéed asparagus spears.
