Creamy Asparagus Soup
From the local paper. I have not tried this soup but I plan to try it soon.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1 1⁄2lbs asparagus
- 3cups chicken broth
- 3tablespoons butter
- 3⁄4cup minced shallot
- 2
- 3tablespoons flour
- 1cup half-and-half
- 3⁄4teaspoon thyme
- 1⁄4teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄3cup parmesan cheese
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DIRECTIONS
- Cut asparagus into 1 inch chunks.
- Place chicken broth in pot and add asparagus chunks.
- Bring to a boil and simmer five minutes until tender.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and saute shallots and garlic for five minutes.
- Add flour and cook for one minute.
- Add flour mixture to chicken broth and stir until thickened.
- Blend soup in blender until semi-smooth.
- Return to pan and add half& half, thyme, and pepper.
- Simmer for five minutes.
- Add parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
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