Easy Asparagus Soup

We love asparagus soup, but for some reason, always thought it would be a long drawn out, complicated process to make. Today we decided to give it a try since we already had all the ingredients in the house. Much to our delight, this recipe was super easy and delicious! Definitely a keeper! 

Ingredients:

3 cups of asparagus (1 bunch)

2 cups vegetable broth

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 bay leaf

1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped

2 teaspoons of butter

2 cups milk

pinch of nutmeg

1 tablespoon flour

Start by washing the asparagus and removing the hard ends of the stems.

Combine asparagus, vegetable broth, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme in medium pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer low for 15 minutes

Remove bay leaf. Carefully blend mixture until smooth using an immersion blender (You can use a blender, but be very careful with the hot liquid. Return liquid to pot)

Add butter, milk and nutmeg, stir and continue to simmer on low

In a separate small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of water into flour, blend well with a whisk. (This is Grandma's secret to thicken soup. Remember put flour in bowl first then add water. It won't mix properly the other way around). Add to soup mixture. Mix well.

That's all there is to it, enjoy!