CHEESY ASPARAGUS AND POTATO SOUP

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Provided by Wendy Rusch

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1 large onion, diced fine
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt or more, to taste
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper or more, to taste
1 clove garlic, minced fine
2 c 1" asparagus pieces
2 c milk
1 - 14.5 oz can of chicken broth or 2 cups
2 c potatoes, cubed (approx 3 medium or 4 small potatoes)
1 c cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 c cream or sour cream

Steps:

1. In a large saucepan cook onion in oil over medium heat until tender. Add butter, when melted add garlic, salt and pepper, sprinkle flour over onion and stir to coat. Cooking a minute or two. Then whisk in broth and milk, add asparagus and potatoes. Cook and stir until bubbly, reduce heat, simmer covered 10-12 minutes or just until veggies are tender, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove from heat, add cheese and cream, stir until melted and well blended.
3. Makes 4-6 servings
4. *top with crumbled bacon if desired *Broccoli may be substituted for asparagus *adding chopped mushrooms when you add the onions is great!