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Cream of asparagus soup - Garden asparagus

Cream of Asparagus Soup

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Course Soup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup evaporated milk, scalded
  • Salt and pepper
  • Paprika

Instructions
 

  • Simmer the asparagus in salted water. Drain. Cut off and save the tender tips. Mash the stems through a coarse sieve.
  • Place onion slices in the milk and scald; remove onion. Add the asparagus pulp to the milk.
  • Blend together butter and flour, stir in a little hot milk to make a paste, and add slowly to the soup while stirring. Bring to a boil, add evaporated milk and most of the asparagus tips.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with asparagus tips.
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