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Cream of Fresh Asparagus Soup II

Source of Recipe

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Recipe Introduction

There's nothing like fresh asparagus when it's in season - take advantage! Prep Time: approx. 15 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 25 Minutes. Ready in: approx. 40 Minutes. Makes 4 servings.

List of Ingredients


1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
and cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice




Recipe


Directions
1 In a large saucepan, combine asparagus, chopped onion, and 1/2 cup
chicken broth. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and
simmer uncovered until asparagus is tender, about 12 minutes. Process the

mixture in a blender to puree the vegetables. Set aside.
2 In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the
flour, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Whisk in the
remaining chicken broth, and increase the heat to medium. Cook, stirring
constantly until the mixture boils. Stir in the asparagus puree and the milk.
3 Put the sour cream in a small bowl, and stir in a ladleful of the hot
soup. Add the sour cream mixture and the lemon juice to the soup. Stir while
heating the soup to serving temperature, but don't allow it to boil. Serve immediately.