Rich Asparagus Bisque – vomFASS Madison University Avenue

Ingredients

• 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed of woody stem bottoms
• 1½ to 2 cups yellow onion, chopped
• 1 tsp minced garlic, or 1 Tbsp minced green garlic
• 3 Tbsp butter or vomFASS Sun Meadow RapeSeed Oil (vegan option)
• 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth (vegan option)
• 1 cup water
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 Tbsp vomFASS FassZination Pistachio Oil
• ¼ cup Sand Point Chardonnay
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp black pepper, more to taste
• 1 tsp salt, more to taste