Roasted Asparagus Cream Soup

Name: Roasted Asparagus Cream Soup
Ingredients: 3 lbs asparagus; 1/2 sweet onion chopped; 3 cloves garlic; 2 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 lime, juiced; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream or almond milk (see note); dash paprika; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp dried sage; kosher salt and pepper to taste; 1 tbsp ricotta or goat cheese (optional) for serving; 1/2 to 1 ounce dry sherry (optional) for serving; 1 dehydrated chive flower or fresh chives (optional) for serving