Not just Asparagus Soup

There's more than just asparagus in this soup....why not add carrots and potatoes too! 

Not Just Asparagus Soup

1 lb or 1 bunch asparagus

1 c. shredded or diced carrots

2 gold potatoes, diced

3 green onions, whites & greens chopped

1/4 c. soy creamer

1/2 c. vegetable broth

1 garlic clove

1-1/2 c. reserved cooking water

few dashes of nutmeg

salt & pepper to taste

-Snap off the woody part on the asparagus and discard. Remove the tops and set aside. Cut the rest remaining asparagus into 1" pieces.

-Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the asparagus and low boil for approx. 5 minutes.

-Add the carrots and potatoes. Boil until potatoes are fork tender.

-Add the asparagus tips and boil 1 more minute.

-Drain, reserving 1-1/2 c. water.

-In a blender, add the vegetables, green onions, soy creamer, veggie broth, garlic, 1 c.of reserved water and nutmeg.

-Blend until smooth. Add more reserved water or broth if you want a thinner soup.

-Season with salt and pepper and serve!