asparugus soup

Ingredients
2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
10 garlic cloves, smashed
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
3 cups  vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
cracked pepper and chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450F.
Line a baking sheet with foil or parch paper and set aside.

Toss asparagus and garlic with  oil and season with salt and pepper.
Arrange asparagus on prepared baking sheet in one layer.
Roast for 12 minutes, or until asparagus is soft, stirring once.
Remove from oven and transfer asparagus and garlic to a blender.
Add broth and milk.
Blend until smooth. Depending on how large your blender is, you might have to do this part in batches.
Transfer soup to a soup pot.
Warm soup over medium-high heat, thinning with more broth by ¼ cupfuls, if desired.
Season with salt and pepper. Continue to taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
Ladle into bowls.
 and serve.