White Asparagus Cream Soup

Spargelzeit is white asparagus season in Germany—it kicks off in April and lasts for about 2 months. White asparagus has a delicate flavor profile and is often described as “white gold.” It grows underground and is harvested before it reaches daylight, and from April to June, it fills markets, grocery stores, and restaurant menus across the country. While the word spargel refers to asparagus of any color, when people say spargel, they almost always mean white asparagus. The most classic way