Asparagus Consommé with Lemongrass

• 400 g (14 oz) asparagus
• 25 g (1

A consommé of great distinction. The flavour of lemongrass comes through beautifully. It is a great way to use up asparagus trimmings so nothing is wasted.

Peel the asparagus and keep the peelings. Cut off about 5cm (2in) of each asparagus tip and set aside. Roughly chop the stalks. Heat the butter in a pan, add the onion and leek and cook over a low h