Asparagus and Avocado Soup

Name: Asparagus and Avocado Soup
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Simplot Simple Goodness™: Asparagus, Cuts & Tips 2 1/2 lb.; Simplot Harvest Fresh® Avocados: Avocado Pulp, Frozen 2 lb.; Asparagus, fresh, flash steamed 12 each; Butter 4 oz.; Yellow onion, finely diced 8 oz.; Garlic, fresh minced 2 Tbsp.; Vegetable stock 80 fl. oz.; Heavy cream 12 fl. oz.; Sea salt 1 tsp.; Pepper, fresh ground, to taste 1 pinch; Sour cream, to garnish 1/4 cup; Pepitas, toasted for garnish 1/4 cup

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Yield: 12 Servings (10 fl. oz.)

Yield: 12 Servings (10 fl. oz.)

This deliciously green soup is full of healthy fat and vegetables. It's a great option to transition from summer to fall on your seasonal menu.

Ingredient	Weight	Measure
Simplot Simple Goodness™: Asparagus, Cuts & Tips	2 1/2 lb.
Simplot Harvest Fresh® Avocados: Avocado Pulp, Frozen	2 lb.
Asparagus, fresh, flash steamed		12 each
Butter	4 oz.
Yellow onion, finely diced	8 oz.
Garlic, fresh minced		2 Tbsp.
Vegetable stock	80 fl. oz.
Heavy cream	12 fl. oz.
Sea salt		1 tsp.
Pepper, fresh ground, to taste		1 pinch
Sour cream, to garnish		1/4 cup
Pepitas, toasted for garnish		1/4 cup

Preparation Instructions:

Step 1

Thaw asparagus and avocado pulp according to package instructions.

Step 2

Prepare fresh asparagus for garnish. Hold for service.

Step 3

In a large 6-quart stockpot melt butter and sweat diced onions for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add garlic and stock, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add asparagus and return to a simmer. Purée with an immersion blender until smooth. Add cream and avocado, return to a simmer for 10 minutes. Taste, add salt and pepper. Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish each serving with asparagus spears, sour cream and pepitas.