Asparagus!

Last Saturday I was in my Alvin, TX and stopped by an old favorite place - Froberg's Fruit and Vegetable Market. I picked up some fresh strawberries (which are in season in TX now) and hunted down some other veggie delights. I picked up the last 2 bunches of asparagus... boy was I excited!

Cream of Asparagus and Artichoke Soup
1 lb asparagus, tough ends removed
1 onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic
1 can artichoke hearts
3 cups vegetable stock
1 cup almond milk
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 TBS freeze dried basil

Combine the asparagus, onion, garlic, artichoke hearts and stock in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Add milk, flour and basil. Blend until smooth. Serve!