Asparagus Crab Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 8 ounces fresh or canned lump crab meat
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, diced (optional)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
• Salt – to taste, added gradually
• Freshly ground black pepper – about 1/2 teaspoon
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
• 1 whole bay leaf for simmering
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice