Shelly's Recipe

CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP

Category: Soups

1 lbs fresh asparagus
3 cups water
1/4 cup butter
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground red pepper
1 1/2 cups half-and-half

Snap off tough ends of asparagus; discard tough ends. In a medium saucepan, combine asparagus and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat on stovetop; cook for 5 minutes, or until asparagus is tender. Drain asparagus, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.

In container of an electric blender, combine asparagus and reserved liquid. Process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides; set aside.

In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat on stovetop. Add onions and garlic; cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour, ginger, salt, and pepper; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in half-and-half; cook for 7 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Stir in pureed asparagus, and cook for approximately 5 minutes until heated through.