Subj : Spring Soups - 23
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Wed Mar 26 2025 17:26:00

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     Title: Fresh Asparagus Soup
Categories: Vegetables, Dairy, Herbs, Poultry
     Yield: 6 servings

     1 ts Oil
     1 sm Onion; chopped
     1 cl Garlic; minced
     2 lb Fresh asparagus; trimmed,
          - in 1" pieces (5 c)
14 1/2 oz Can chicken broth
     4 tb A-P flour; divided
 2 1/2 c  Milk; divided
     2 tb Butter
   3/4 ts Salt
   1/8 ts Dried thyme
   1/8 ts Pepper
   1/2 c  Half & Half cream
     2 tb White wine
     1 tb Lemon juice
          Minced fresh chives; opt

 In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add
 onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add
 garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add asparagus and broth;
 bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10
 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove from heat;
 cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process
 until smooth.

 In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons flour and 1/4 cup
 milk until smooth; set aside. In same saucepan, heat
 butter over medium heat. Stir in seasonings and
 remaining flour until smooth; cook and stir 45-60
 seconds or until light golden brown. Gradually whisk in
 cream, remaining milk and reserved flour mixture. Bring
 to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2
 minutes or until thickened. Stir in wine, lemon juice
 and asparagus mixture; heat through. If desired, top
 each serving with chives.

 Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

 Makes: 6 servings

 RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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