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German Asparagus Soup

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter
  • 6 cups Asparagus, (peeled if larger than 1/2 “ Diameter) and cut into 2” pieces
  • 6 cups peeled and chopped potatoes
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • pepper to tasts

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in large cooking pot
  • Add chopped onions and stir until slightly cooked.
  • Add vegetable broth and heat until almost bubbly.
  • Add potatoes and asparagus, stir and let cook on medium heat for about 40 minutes.
  • Stir and use either an immersion chopper, or place in increments in a blender until smooth.
  • Stir in sour cream
  • Sprinkle in nutmeg and ginger
  • Add pepper as desired.
  • Let sit with lid on for a few minutes.
  • Ladle in bowls and garnish with chives or parsley.

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Notes

  • You can also substitute squash for the asparagus in this recipe!