"In '300 Sensational Soups' by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 onion, finely chopped
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1 garlic clove, finely chopped (or 2)
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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4 cups chicken stock
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1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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12 ounces cooked ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice
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2 cups milk
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4 cups shredded gruyere cheese (tossed with 2 T. all-purpose flour)
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ground nutmeg (a pinch)
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salt
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fresh ground black pepper
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homemade crouton