Low-fat Cream of Asparagus Soup

I have absolutely no idea where this recipe came from. All I know it is GOOD! I usually make it with asparagus, although I've also used broccoli. My DH loves this soup!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1  lb fresh asparagus
• 1  tablespoon butter or 1  tablespoon margarine
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1  teaspoon  chopped garlic
• 2  cups nonfat milk
• 1⁄4 cup  sliced green onion
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Take one asparagus spear, hold at both ends, and bend it until it breaks.
2. Use the broken spear as a guide and cut the remaining spears to approximately the same length, discarding the large ends.
3. Slice asparagus spears in 1 inch lengths.
4. You should have about 2 cups of asparagus pieces.
5. Cook the asparagus pieces in a small amount of boiling water for 10 minutes or until tender.
6. Drain well.
7. While asparagus cooks, place (unmelted) butter, flour, and garlic into a blender container.
8. Top with cooked asparagus, then add all remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
9. Pour into saucepan and heat gently until soup thickens.
10. I like to use thinly sliced green onion tops, low-fat sour cream and a couple of croutons for a garnish.