Cannabis Asparagus Soup Recipe

This smooth and creamy asparagus soup is a lunchtime luxury in spring when asparagus is at its peak season. 

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Serves 4

Skill Level: Intermediate

Ingredients:

• 1-pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion

• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth

• 2 tablespoons cannabutter

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 cup milk

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan combine asparagus, onion, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.

2. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until asparagus is tender for about 12 minutes.

3. Process the mixture in a blender to puree the vegetables. Set aside.

4. In the same saucepan, melt the cannabutter over medium-low heat.

5. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper.

6. Stir constantly for 2 minutes.

7. Whisk in the remaining chicken broth, stirring constantly until the mixture is hot. Add the asparagus puree and the milk.

8. Put the sour cream in a small bowl and stir in a ladle full of the hot soup until well blended.

9. Add the sour cream mixture and the lemon juice to the soup.

10. Stir while heating the soup to serving temperature.  Do not allow the soup to boil.

11. Serve immediately.