Quick recipe finder Asparagus ‘cappuccino’ soup

Preparation time

less than 30 mins

Cooking time

10 to 30 mins

Serves

Serves 1

Dietary

Vegetarian

By Tony Tobin From Ready Steady Cook

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ onion, chopped
• 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• handful asparagus, chopped
• 4 tbsp milk
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp chopped fresh chives, to serve

Method

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan and gently fry the onion until softened but not coloured.

2. Add the rosemary and chopped asparagus and cook for 3-4 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.

3. Transfer the mixture to a blender and add the milk and parsley. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper and blend until smooth.

4. To serve, reheat the soup if necessary, then pour into a cappuccino cup and garnish with chives.