Asparagus Brie Soup

By kimfitz

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound asparagus
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup sweet white wine
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup brie, rind removed and cut into chunks

Preparation

Step 1

Snap or cut off the white portion at the bottom of each asparagus spear and discard. Cut the asparagus into 2 inch pieces. Fill a large pot with half full of water and add the salt. Bring to a boil, add asparagus and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge asparagus into a bowl of ice water. Drain. In a large saucepan melt the butter, add asparagus and saute briefly. Stir in the flour, reduce heat and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the broth, wine and cream. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Puree the soup with an immersion blender. Add the chunks of brie and continue to simmer for 5 minutes or until the cheese has all melted.