Creamy Asparagus + Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil, plus more for finishing and serving
• 1 medium sized yellow onion, roughly diced
• 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 1 lb yukon gold potatoes, cut into small, bite-sized cubes
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock, see riffs for plant-based swaps
• 1 bunch asparagus (about 14-16z oz), ends trimmed off and discarded, stalks sliced into 1-inch pieces
• Kosher salt
• Fresh marjoram or oregano, roughly chopped or torn
• A buttery extra virgin olive oil for drizzling, I have been reaching for this one a lot
• Flaky salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• Homemade Croutons or crusty toasted rustic bread with butter