Asparagus Soup

1 lb fresh asparagus
3 cups chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste

Put chicken stock in pot and boil.
Cut 1 inch off the bottom of asparagus and discard. Break the remaining asparagus into pieces (i usually break each stalk into 4 pieces).
Add asparagus to the pot (even if the stock isn't boiling yet). Bring to boil and let it cook until the asparagus is soft.
If you are using a chicken stock that isn't very flavorful you can add a little chicken boillion granuales for extra flavor.
Pour the entire pot (liquid and asparagus) into a blender. Blend until smooth.

I like mine just like that, but if you want to spice it up, after it is blended, you can add cayenne pepper or curry or any other spice you like.