Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed of woody stem bottoms
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (1 1/2 to 2 cups chopped)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic, or 1 Tbsp minced green garlic
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth (vegetarian option)
• 1 cup water
• 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup heavy cream or full-fat sour cream
• 1 Tbsp dry vermouth
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon salt (more to taste)