Asparagus Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
• 4 cups organic chicken broth
• 2 cups heavy cream, plus 1/2 cup extra lightly whipped for optional garnish
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus extra as needed
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, plus extra as needed
• 2-1/2 pounds fresh organic pencil-thin asparagus, trimmed and chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley or chives