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Cream of Asparagus Soup (recipes)


Cream of Asparagus Soup

Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings



Ingredients:



1pound fresh asparagus

3-1/2cups chicken broth, divided

1/4cup (1/2 stick) butter

1/4cup all-purpose flour

1/2cup light cream

1/2teaspoon salt

1/8teaspoon 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.