1 ½lbsfresh asparagus spearsabout 30, reserve a few spears for garnish
1 ½cupschicken brothor vegetable broth for vegan or vegetarian diet
½cupraw unsalted cashews
salt and pepper
Instructions
Put the cashews in a bowl, cover with water and a thin cloth and allow to soak for 2 - 4 hours. Drain, rinse thoroughly.
Chop the asparagus and put it, the chicken broth, and the pre-soaked cashews in a Vitamix or other high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth. Continue with the machine on High speed until the soup is hot, about 7 minutes
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve immediately with fresh asparagus spears for garnish.
If using a regular blender, blend ingredients until smooth, then transfer to a pot and heat gently on the stove until asparagus is very tender. Season and serve.