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Creamy Smooth Asparagus Soup by Chef Todd Leonard, CEC Prep time: 25 min Serves 8
Ingredients		Instructions
1½ tbsp. garlic 1 tbsp. olive oil 4 c. THRIVE™ Asparagus (FD) ¾ c. THRIVE™ Chopped Onions (FD) 1 c. THRIVE™ Celery (FD) 4 c. water 1 tbsp. THRIVE™ Chicken Bouillon 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning 1½ tsp. THRIVE™ Iodized Salt ¼ tsp. pepper ¼ tsp. rice wine vinegar 2 c. heavy cream		In a 3-quart saucepan, sweat garlic and olive oil together. Add vegetables and stir. Add water and bouillon and stir well. Add all seasonings, cover with a lid, and simmer for about 10 minutes. Pour soup into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour back into pot, add cream, and bring to a simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Makes 8 servings.Serving Idea: Serve with crispy bacon and reconstituted THRIVE Asparagus and Red Bell Peppers placed at the center of each bowl of soup.