Asparagus Soup with Crème Fraiche

Directions

1. Place the butter in a medium-sized sauté pan over medium-low heat to melt.
2. Once melted, add the shallot and the thyme and cook the mixture for 4 minutes.
3. Whisk in the stock and bring the mixture to a simmer before adding the asparagus.
4. Cover the pan and cook for 4 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender, and then remove the pan from the heat.
5. Remove and discard the thyme sprigs and then add the crème fraiche. Carefully blend the mixture using a stick blender and then serve garnished with the reserved asparagus tips.