Asparagus SoupCuisine: American Category: vegetable Servings: 4 Ingredients:1 pound asparagus2 cups water 1 tablespoon margarine 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup water 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup low-fat milk 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel Instructions:Cut tips from asparagus stalks; reserve. Cut stalks into 2-inch pieces. Heat 2 cups water and the asparagus stalks to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until tender; do not drain. Pour asparagus with water into blender. Cover and blend until smooth. Heat margarine in 3-quart saucepan until melted. Stir in flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup water. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in asparagus mixture, bouillon granules, curry powder, salt, pepper and asparagus tips. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Stir in milk; heat just until hot. Sprinkle with lemon peel. 4 servingsClick Here To Return To The Recipe List This Page Generated By: |