My Velvety Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe: - How to Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt, or to taste
• ½ tsp black pepper, or to taste
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
• Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for garnish)
• Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)