Asparagus Soup

2# fresh asparagus

3 carrots

1 lg. onion

1 lg. clove elephant garlic

1/2 stick butter

1/2t cayenne pepper

1/2t fresh ground black pepper

1/2t roasted ground garlic

1/2 ground cardamom 

1t fresh ground garlic sea salt

32oz. vegetable broth

1c almond-coconut milk

Finely chop the first 4 ingredients.  Stir-saute' in the butter and add seasonings.  Stir in a little of the vegetable broth, cover and simmer 10-15 minutes, or until tender enough to mash with a potato masher (or puree in blender).  Add rest of broth and milk.  Bring back to a simmer.  Serve with crusty bread and a big, fresh salad. . .Lin