My favorite winter soups

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3. You might like this one also - Vegan - Gluten Free

Asparagus Soup

1/2 stick margarine
2 large onions chopped but not too small
8 cloves garlic (I used the already chopped garlic from Costco)
6 cups vegetable stock
3 pounds asparagus
1 cup parsley, chopped
2 to 4 carrots chopped
1 TBS dried tarragon
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp pepper (optional) I didn't add pepper

Melt margarine in large pot over low heat. Add onions and garlic. Cook until wilted, about 20 mintues. Add stock and heat to a boil.

Trim ends of asparagus and cut into 1 inch pieces. Reserve tips. Add bottom pieces of asparagus, parsley, carrot, tarragon, salt and pepper to stock. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, covered, for 50 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool. Place in a food processor in batches and puree' (I use the processor that's like a stick and blends it in the pot) Return soup to pot. Add asparagus tips and simmer 10 more minutes.

Serves 8-10 people