Don't throw the woody ends of your asparagus on the heap!!!!

[dlmartin1972]

Fry off some onion (about half a small one), celery (small handful) and garlic (one clove) in a little olive oil and butter.  Chopped up the woody ends of the asparagus and added these, fried for a few minutes…

Then half a pint of chicken/veg stock, simmer a few minutes.  Wizz with a hand blender, and add some black pepper.

Really nice, fresh soup and with the asparagus that would have ended up on the heap!!!

Regards

[dlmartin1972]

[Doris_Pinks]

That is just what I do with mine! ;D love asparagus soup!

[sweet-pea]

Wish I'd seen this yesterday as I had asparagus for tea last night and the ends went in my compost bin!

[flossie]

Thanks dlm - will try it next week

[dingerbell]

Don't forget to keep the water you boil your SparrowGrass in. Reduce it and freeze for stock....nothing wasted in my household.... ;D