Vegetarian Asparagus Soup Recipe
Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1/3 cup finely chopped carrots
• 1/3 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onions
• salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 quart vegetable broth or vegetable stock
• 5 cups chopped asparagus stalks
• fresh dill to taste (optional)

Directions
Heat the peanut oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add the carrots, celery and onion, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 10 minutes. Add the stock and bring to a boil quickly over high heat. Lower the heat and simmer until the vegetables are completely tender, about 15 minutes. Add the asparagus and simmer until just tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Puree in a blender and strain. Add the dill if desired. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.