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Asparagus: Asparagus Brie Soup

Source of Recipe

taste of home magazine


List of Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh asparagus, cut in 2" pieces
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
4 ounces brie, rind removed
1 dash salt and pepper


Recipe

In a large saucepan, saute asparagus in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Cook and stir for 2 mintues or until golden brown. Gradually add broth, cream and wine or additional broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10-15 minutes. Place half of the soup at a time in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Return to the pan. Cube Brie and add to soup. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.