Roasted Garlic and Asparagus Soup

What you need:

• 2 lb. asparagus, trimmed
• 10 cloves minced garlic
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 cups vegetable broth, plus some to thin out
• 1 cup milk
• Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. Toss asparagus and garlic with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
2. Arrange evenly on a foil-lined baking sheet.
3. Roast in a preheated 450 degree oven for 12 minutes.
4. Transfer roasted asparagus and garlic to a blender.
5. Add broth and milk to blender and blend until smooth. You may have to do this in batches depending on the size of your blender.
6. Transfer mixture to a large stockpot and heat over medium-high.
7. Thin by 1/4 cup broth as needed to desired thickness.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve garnished with parsley.

Recipe from Diethood

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