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                         Creamy Asparagus Soup

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Creole                           Soups
               Gumbos

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1 lb Asparagus,trimmed/chopped

     2 tb Cornstarch

     1 ts Salt

     1 pn Black pepper

     2 c  Milk

     2 c  Half-and-half

     2 tb Butter or margarine

     2 tb Dry sherry



 1. Cook asparagus in boiling water in 2-quart saucepan until tender; drain,

 reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.

 2. Place reserved liquid and all but 1/2 cup asparagus in blender or food

 processor; blend until smooth.

 3. In same saucepan, combine cornstarch, salt and pepper; gradually stir in

 milk until smooth.

 4. Add butter; stirring constantly, bring to boil over medium-low heat and

 boil 1 minute.

 5. Stir in asparagus puree and sherry; blend well, then add reserved 1/2

 cup asparagus.

 6. Cook until heated through, stirring constantly.





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