creamy asparagus soup

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30 Pinches
Gainesville, GA
Updated on Sep 8, 2011

THIS COMES FROM AND OLD FASHION VEGETABLE GARDEN RECIPE BOOK.

prep time 20 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup butter or margrine
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • - salt and pepper

How To Make creamy asparagus soup

  • Step 1
    Break tough ends of asparagus and discard. Cut Asparagus spears in pieces 1-2 long. Bring chicken broth to a boil and add asparagus. Cook 6-8 minutes. Process asparagus and broth in blender (or force through a sieve, as it was done in olden days). Melt butter in heavy saucepan. Stir in flour, salt,pepper to make a smooth paste. Add asparagus mixture and milk. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes,stirring constantly.

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