Cream Of Asparagus Soup

By acampman

Ingredients

• 1 pound sliced asparagus (about 3 cups)
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3/4 tsp fresh thyme, divided
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 tsp flour
• 2 cups milk
• Dash nutmeg
• 2 tsp butter
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp grated lemon rind

Preparation

Step 1

Bring to boil in large saucepan. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 min. Discard bay leaf. Puree. Mix flour with a small amount of the 1st mixture. Blend and add to milk and nutmeg. Add the rest of the 1st mixture. Bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer 5 min, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, add.