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Asparagus
is considered to be one of the most nutritionally well-balanced vegetables in
existence, and when it's in season, it's high on my must-have list! I love to serve this mild and creamy asparagus soup with a tossed salad and hot buttered ciabatta rolls or French bread rolls.
Helpful to know: My preferred
chicken broth is Imagine Organic Free Range Chicken Broth.
Asparagus Soup
2 pounds fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
Cook asparagus until fork tender.
Chicken Broth Mixture
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup white onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
In a large pot, melt butter over
moderate heat, add onion and celery; sauté until tender. Lower heat and add
flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking after each addition. Slowly whisk in
chicken broth, continue whisking until mixture is smooth. Turn off heat, cover pot, let stand 15-20 minutes.
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
Transfer cooked Asparagus to a
food processor or blender. Pulse a few times; add Chicken Broth Mixture, purée until smooth. Add milk and salt, pulse until
well blended. Return to large pot and simmer until heated through. Serve
immediately. Yield: 6 servings.
