Cream of Asparagus Soup

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Cream of Asparagus Soup
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
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Ingredients:
1
pound fresh asparagus

3-1/2
cups chicken broth, divided

1/4
cup (1/2 stick) butter

1/4
cup all-purpose flour

1/2
cup light cream

1/2
teaspoon salt

1/8
teaspoon black pepper



Preparation:
1.
Trim off and discard coarse ends of asparagus. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Combine asparagus and 1 cup broth in medium saucepan; cook 12 to 15 minutes or until tender.

2.
Remove 1 cup asparagus pieces; set aside. Purée remaining asparagus pieces with broth in blender or food processor.

3.
Melt butter in large saucepan. Stir in flour. Gradually add remaining 2-1/2 cups broth; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Stir in cream, salt, pepper, puréed asparagus mixture and asparagus pieces; heat through.


Note: Substitute 3 chicken bouillon cubes and 3-1/2 cups water for 3-1/2 cups chicken broth.



This recipe appears in: Soups