Soup: Asparagus Soup

By SharonE

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. butter
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 tbsp. flour
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, unsalted
• 2 packets powdered chicken bouillon
• 1 large potato, diced
• 1 pound asparagus, chopped
• 3/4 cup half and half
• 1/4 tsp. white pepper
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter and oil. Saute onion and celery about 4 minutes until tender. Stir in flour, mixing well. Cook and stir for one minute. Add water, broth, bring to boil. Add diced potato and asparagus. Reduce heat, simmer 20 minutes. Puree.

Stir in half and half and peppers. Boil. Adjust seasoning.