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Ingredients
- 1.5 lb
- asparagus, fresh
- 1.5 c
- onion, chopped
- 6 Tbsp
- butter
- pinch
- salt
- 6 Tbsp
- all purpose flour
- 2 c
- water
- 4 c
- milk, heated
- 1/2 tsp
- dill
- 1 tsp
- salt
- 1/2 tsp
- white pepper
- 2 Tbsp
- soy sauce
How to Make Cream Of Asparagus
- 1Break off and discard tough asparagus bottoms, then reak off tips; set aside.
- 2Coarsely chop stalks; cook in skillet with onion in butter, salting lightly.
- 3After 8 to 10 minutes, when onions are clear, sprinkle with flour; continue to stir over lowest possible heat 5 to 8 minutes.
- 4Slowly add water or stock, stirring constantly; cook 8 to 10 minutes stirring frequently, until thickened, then cool slightly.
- 5In blender, puree sauce bit-by-bit with milk until thoroughly smooth.
- 6Return puree to 3-quart pan - preferably a double boiler; add dill, salt, pepper and soy sauce.
- 7Heat gently but don't boil.
- 8As it heats, cook asparagus tips in boiling water until tender, but still very green, about 2 minutes; drain and add whole to soup.
About Cream Of Asparagus
Course/Dish: Cream Soups
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
