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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Way better than the stuff in a can! Ingredients:
4 cups fresh asparagus, washed, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces |
1 cup water |
5 tablespoons butter |
1/4 cup green onions, finely diced or 1 teaspoon onion powder |
5 tablespoons flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon white pepper |
4 cups milk |
1 cup water (plus cooking liquid) |
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granule |
Directions:
1. Cook asparagus in 1 cup water until tender-crisp. Drain reserving liquid. Saute onion in butter until transparent. Stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for one minute. Gradually stir in milk, 1 cup water, reserved liquid and bouillon granules. Cook, stirring with wire whisk, until mixture is thickened and hot. Stir in asparagus. Heat through and serve. |
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