Lemon Asparagus Soup

By pknaub

4 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Cook: 35 min.

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup water
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Dash seasoned salt
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Preparation

Step 1

•In a 2-qt. saucepan, saute the onion and celery in butter until
tender. Combine cornstarch and water; stir into the saucepan with
bouillon. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2
minutes or until thickened.

•Add asparagus. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until asparagus is
crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes.

•Stir in the milk, lemon peel, nutmeg and seasoned salt. Cover and
simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Yield: 4 servings.