Wash the asparagus and cut off the woody ends generously. Cut the asparagus into bite-sized pieces. Peel, wash and finely dice the carrot and potatoes
Cover the asparagus and cook it in little boiling salted water for about 8 minutes. Add carrot and potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain and let drain
Bring a good 3/4 l water to the boil. Stir in stock, soup paste and 5 tbsp. cream. Bring to the boil and simmer for about 5 minutes. In the meantime beat the remaining cream until stiff. Heat the vegetables in the soup. Season to taste with salt, pepper and Pernod. Garnish with cream and chervil