ASPARAGUS SOUP

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Make and share this Asparagus Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh asparagus
4 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
water

Steps:

  • Wash the asparagus thoroughly. Cut the tips into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Trim the rest of the asparagus stalks of any tough or woody parts and set aside. Place tips in saucepan and cover with water. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove tips and set aside. Cook remainder of asparagus in the same water until tender. Drain.
  • Allow cooked asparagus stalks to cool slightly and grate. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Stir in flour and cook, while stirring, a minute or two. Slowly, add milk, while stirring. Add grated asparagus and cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the asparagus tips, heat through, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.2, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 49.4, Sodium 754, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.1, Protein 11

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