Ingredients

1 lb asparagus

1/2 cup onion, chopped into big pieces

2 cloves garlic, chopped in half

1 large potato, peeled and cut into big pieces

1 medium tomato, cut into large pieces

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1/4 tsp dried oregano

3 cups water

Directions

1.  Cut the top 1.5 inches off the asparagus and leave on the side for topping.  Cut the bottom 1 inch off the asparagus and discard (this part is usually very tough and strandy).

2.  Cut the remaining asparagus stems into 1 inch pieces and place in a large pot.

3.  Add all of the remaining ingredients to the pot and bring to a boil.  Once boiling, turn the heat down to low and simmer for 20 mins.

4.  Let the mixture cool slightly.  Then blend until all the pieces are gone.

5.  Bring the soup back to a boil.  Add the asparagus tops and boil for 2 minutes.  Serve hot!