Soups & Stews with asparagus

3 lbs. asparagus , tough ends removed and discarded 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter 1 yellow onion , chopped into medium dice 2 cloves garlic , sliced 6 cups[...]

4 c. water 1 med onion 2 x cloves garlic halved 2 x shiitake mushrooms or possibly more 1 Tbsp. shiitake mushroom sauce *see note 1 Tbsp. Tamari soy sauce 1[...]

1/2 c. creme fraiche 2 Tbsp. fresh orange juice 1/4 tsp chopped orange peel 3 lb asparagus 5 c. warm vegetable broth 1 Tbsp. light extra virgin olive oil 2 c.[...]

450 gm Salsify ( 1 lb) 2 x Onions , minced 3 Tbsp. Sunflower oil 275 gm Mushrooms (9 2/3 ounce), cleaned and roughly minced 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil 1[...]