CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP II

Cream of Asparagus Soup II image

This is a very easy recipe to make and very yummy as well.

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus
3 ½ cups chicken broth
¼ cup margarine
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup half-and-half
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Trim the coarse ends of the asparagus and cut asparagus into one inch pieces. In a medium skillet over medium high heat, saute the asparagus in 1 cup of the broth for about 7 minutes, or until tender.
In a large saucepan over medium high heat, melt the butter or margarine and remove from heat. Add the flour and stir well until smooth. Gradually add the remaining 2 1/2 cups broth. Return the saucepan to the heat and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Add the half-and-half, salt, pepper and cooked asparagus with liquid. Stir well and heat thoroughly. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 552.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g