Luxurious recipe for cream of asparagus soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups (950ml) vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or coconut cream (for dairy-free)
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh chives or parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
• Croutons or toasted pine nuts (for garnish, optional)