My Favorite Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450 g) fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter
• 4 cups (1 liter) low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Juice of half a lemon (optional)
• Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste
• Crème fraîche or sour cream, for serving (optional)
• Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish (optional)