Asparagus Soup - Delicious Living

Ingredients

• 4 quarts water
• 2 pounds asparagus
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 medium-size waxy potato, peeled and sliced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• Salt and pepper (to taste)