Creamy, Healthy Asparagus Soup with Avocado and Fennel

Creamy, Healthy Asparagus Soup with Avocado and Fennel

Ready in 45 minutes, for 4 servings

Very healthy

Gluten free

INGREDIENTS:

- cooking oil

EQUIPMENT:

- sauce pan

1) In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, warm oil.

INGREDIENTS:

- bone broth

- fennel

- leek

- salt

2) Add leek and fennel and a large pinch of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until fully softened but not browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in bone broth and bring to a simmer.

INGREDIENTS:

- asparagus

- thyme

3) Add asparagus and thyme. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute.

INGREDIENTS:

- asparagus

- soup

4) Remove a few asparagus tips and use them for garnish. Continue simmering soup until asparagus is soft, 4 to 5 minutes.

INGREDIENTS:

- salt and pepper

- lemon juice

- avocado

- soup

EQUIPMENT:

- immersion blender

- blender

5) Remove from heat and add lemon juice and avocado.Blend soup using an immersion blender or in batches using a blender until it's smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

INGREDIENTS:

- asparagus

- greek yogurt

- olive oil

- fennel

6) Garnish with reserved asparagus tips, fennel fronds, olive oil and Greek yogurt, if using.