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
Details
Servings 4
Adapted from southernfood.com
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.
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