Cream Of Fresh Asparagus Soup

Total Time: 23 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 cups asparagus, chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground mace
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup milk
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a saucepan, combine the chicken broth, chopped onion, asparagus, lemon juice and ground mace. bring mixture to boiling. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8 minutes or until vegetable is tender.
• 2 place half of the vegetable mixture in a blender or food processor. cover and blend 30 to 60 seconds or till smooth. take care when blending hot liquids. pour into bowl. repeat with remaining vegetable mixture; set all aside.
• 3 in the same saucepan, melt the butter or margarine. whisk in flour, salt and pepper. add the milk all at once, whisking till smooth. cook and stir till mixture is thickened and bubbly. stir in the blended vegetable mixture. cook and stir till soup is heated through. season with additional salt and pepper to taste.