Slow Cooker French Asparagus Soup

Ingredients:

* 2 pounds fresh asparagus
* 2 large size potatoes, (peeled and cut in 1 inch cubes)
* 5 cups chicken broth
* 6 green onions, finely chopped

* Salt and black pepper to taste
* Sour cream and chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions:

1. Snap or cut the ends off the asparagus and cut into one inch pieces.

2. Put the first four ingredients into a slow cooker Cover and cook about 6 hours on LOW or until the potatoes are tender.

3. Remove vegetables from slow cooker and puree using a hand or electric blender or transfer to a food processor with some of the liquid. Place puree back in the Slow Cooker.

4. Stir in salt and pepper. Cover and cook on HIGH for about 30 minutes.

Serve garnished with a swirl of sour cream and some fresh parsley and warm crusty bread on the side.

Yield: 4 Servings