BRIANA'S FAVORITE CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP

Briana's Favorite Cream of Asparagus Soup image

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 c chopped onions
1 Tbsp cooking oil
2 can(s) 14 1/2 oz. each chicken broth
2 1/2 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed & cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 tsp dried tarragon
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/4 c all purpose flour
1/4 c butter or margarine
1/2 tsp salt
3 c half & half cream
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
shredded swiss cheese

Steps:

1. Saute onions in oil, in a large sauce pan over medium heat until tender.Then add broth, asparagus and tarragon. Simmer until asparagus is tender, about 10 minutes.
2. Puree the asparagus mixture in blender or food processor, one third at a time, and set aside. In a dutch oven or soup kettle, melt butter, stir in flour, salt & pepper. Cook for 2 minutes or until golden. gradually add half & half. Stir into pureed asparagus, add lemon juice. Heat through. Garnish with finely shredded cheese if desired.
3. Makes about 8 (1 cup) servings.
4. Please try this soup with Kim Biegacki's Cheezy Crispies, posted here at this site. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/appetizer/cheese-appetizer/cheezy-crispies.html