INGREDIENTS
2
lbs asparagus, trimmed of woody stem bottoms
1
large yellow onion, chopped (1 1/2 to 2 cups chopped)
1 tsp
minced garlic, or 1 Tbsp minced green garlic
3 tbsp
butter
4 cups
chicken broth or vegetable broth (vegetarian option)
1 cup
water
2
sprigs of fresh thyme
1
bay leaf
1/4
cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup
heavy cream or full-fat sour cream
1 tbsp
dry vermouth
1
teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 tsp
black pepper (more to taste)
1 tsp
salt (more to taste)