CREAMY ASPARAGUS CHOWDER

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This is from Shirley Beachum of Shelby Michigan. She writes, "While this soup's good with fresh asparagus, it can also be prepared with frozen or canned. In fact, I like to blanch and freeze asparagus in portions just right for this recipe--that way, I can make our favorite chowder all year."

Provided by Bren in LR

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup butter
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 large potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
4 cups milk
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
4 cups fresh asparagus, chopped, cooked and drained
salt
pepper
sliced almonds
shredded cheddar cheese
fresh tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, melt butter; saute onions, celery and garlic until tender. Stir in flour.
  • Add potato, milk, broth, thyme and marjoram; cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the potato is tender and soup is thickened, about 20-30 minutes.
  • Add asparagus, salt and pepper; heat through.
  • To serve, sprinkle with almonds, cheese and chopped tomato.

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