Cream of Asparagus Soup Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 Serving Size: 1 cup Ingredients - 1 pound fresh asparagus - 2 cups milk or Half-and-Half - 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock - 1 teaspoon coriander, ground (optional)    This pretty soup is the essense of spring, and very easy to make.   Directions Wash asparagus and trim off tough ends. Cut into 1 inch pieces. Reserve a few tops for garnish, if you wish. Cook asparagus in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, until bright green, but still a bit crunchy. Drain. Heat milk and stock together, with coriander, if using.  Add asparagus and purée (use an immersion blender right in the soup pot, or	1

	divide into batches and purée in a regular blender). Taste for seasoning and serve, garnished with asparagus tops, if using.	2