creamy asparagus soup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Gloria Gasperson'Giddings
Gainesville, GA

THIS COMES FROM AND OLD FASHION VEGETABLE GARDEN RECIPE BOOK.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min

Ingredients For creamy asparagus soup

  • 1 lb
    fresh asparagus
  • 1 1/2 c
    chicken broth
  • 1/4 c
    butter or margrine
  • 1/4 c
    flour
  • 2 c
    milk
  • salt and pepper

How To Make creamy asparagus soup

  • 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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