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• Cut Asparagus about in the middle (separate the tender tip portion from the bottom) and set aside tip portions for later
• Using a vegetable peeler, peel the bottoms and cut into 1 inch pieces.
• Peel and dice potato.
• Heat oil in a large soup/stock pot and saute onion until transluscent - don't brown.
• Add garlic and saute for 1 minute
• Add vegetable broth, asparagus pieces (not tips) and potato.
• Add salt to taste (1 teaspoon is probably enough)
• Cook over medium heat for about 15 - 20 minutes until vegetables are very tender.
• Turn off heat and allow to cool slightly
• Using a slotted spoon, remove vegetables and place into a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth
• Return vegetable puree to pot, incorporate with broth and taste for seasoning.
• Cut Asparagus tip ends into bite sized pieces and add to pot.
• Continue cooking over medium low heat, stirring occasionally until tips are cooked to taste.
  
  Any fresh herbs you like with asparagus can be added with the tips.
  
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