Asparagus and Cheese Potato Soup

Potato soup with an elegant twist! So beautifully colored -it's creaminess is hard to resist!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  large onion, chopped
• 4  teaspoons  cooking oil
• 3  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2  cups asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2  cups milk
• 2  cups chicken broth
• 8  ounces  red potatoes, cubed
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1⁄3 cup sour cream

Directions

1. In a large saucepan cook onion in hot oil over medium heat until tender. Sprinkle flour over onion and stir to coat. Add chicken broth, asparagus, milk, garlic, and potatoes.
2. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; reduce heat.
3. Simmer, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add cheddar and sour cream; stir until cheese is melted.