Creamed Corn With Asparagus

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 12 stalks fresh asparagus, halved lengthwise and cut into 2 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, minced
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 6 cups fresh corn, cut from the cob
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 prepare an ice water bath for the asparagus and bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
• 2 blanch the asparagus in the boiling water until it turns bright green, about 2 minutes; transfer asparagus to the ice water bath, then drain.
• 3 in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat; add onion and thyme and saute until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring.
• 4 add corn and cream and bring to a boil; remove from heat and discard the thyme sprigs (don't worry if some leaves fall off and if you have to use dried do not try to pick it out).
• 5 remove a third of the mixture and blend until smooth; return to skillet, add asparagus, and cook about 3 minutes to heat through.
• 6 season with salt and pepper and serve.