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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a very plain and simple asparagus soup that anyone can make. Ingredients:
1 lb fresh asparagus |
4 cups milk |
2 tablespoons butter |
2 tablespoons flour |
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
1 teaspoon salt |
water |
Directions:
1. Wash the asparagus thoroughly. Cut the tips into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Trim the rest of the asparagus stalks of any tough or woody parts and set aside. Place tips in saucepan and cover with water. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove tips and set aside. Cook remainder of asparagus in the same water until tender. Drain.
2. Allow cooked asparagus stalks to cool slightly and grate. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Stir in flour and cook, while stirring, a minute or two. Slowly, add milk, while stirring. Add grated asparagus and cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Add the asparagus tips, heat through, and serve.
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