Name: Chilled Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: dairy-free
Ingredients: Ingredients:; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 white onion (, minced); 2 stalks celery (, minced); 1 lb asparagus (, woody ends removed and sliced into 1 inch lengths); 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 6 cups vegetable stock; 2 medium avocados; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; To garnish ((optional):); Lemon cream ((recipe follows)); Parsley or other herb; Asparagus spears

Description

This delicious and quick cream has so many uses! Garnish soup, dip veggies, or use as a sour cream substitute. Add it to any dish that would benefit from a tangy creamy topping.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup raw cashew pieces (, soaked for at least 4 hours)
1/4 cup water
4 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt

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Instructions

Rinse the soaked cashews and add them to a high powered blender. Add in the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Store in the refrigerator.