Cream of Asparagus Soup

By Tracyjo

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 3/4 pound fresh asparagus
• boiling water
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Make the white sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. Stir unitl smooth. Add milk; stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and begins to bubble. Set aside.
Wash asparagus and cut in 1/2 inch pieces. Cook asparagus in a small amount of boiling water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, reserving the cooking liquid. Set aside a few of the asparagus tips or pieces for garnish, if desired. Mash or blen remaining asparagus; set aside. Add enough boiling water to cooking liquid to make 1 cup; add white sauce and pureed asparagus. Heat thoroughly; season to taste with salt and pepper. Add whole asparagus pieces and serve.