Light Spargelsuppe
(Asparagus Soup)

This is a light asparagus soup that uses a stock made from
the peelings and the stems of the asparagus, and a few potatoes to thicken.

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Ingredients:

Bottom parts and peelings of thick asparagus stalks 1 to 2 bunches

4 cups water
and chicken boullion or chicken broth

2 Russet potatoes coarsley chopped
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes or 1 / 2 medium onion, chopped in a medium dice.

1/4 teaspoon salt
salt and pepper

for garnish (optional)
sour cream or yogurt
chili oil
Chopped Chives

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6 Quart Cast Iron Enamel Covered Dutch Oven
with Self-Basting Lid (Teal)
Zelancio Cookware

Directions:

I like to peel the stalks of the asparagus, but keep the peel.

I take off the bottom inch or two of the asparagus where it becomes stringy.

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Simmer the asparagus trim in 4 cups chicken stock or water and chicken boullion.
I simmered this on low for about 2 hours.

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Next I put the peelings and butts in the blender and blended it for a minute. Caution , hold down the lid of the blender with a towel. Also I do it in 2 batches.

Then strain the juice back into the sauce pan, and discard the stringy mass left.

Simmer the potatoes and onions in this stock for 15 to 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
return the soup in the blender and blend on high till very smooth, about 2 minutes in the blender,
The longer you blend the smoother it will get.

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