Ingredients:
2 (10 oz. Package) Frozen asparagus spears
1 Cup water
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 Tablespoon butter
2 Tablespoon flour
1 Cup milk
1 Cup Half & Half
1/2 Tsp. salt
1/8 Tsp. white pepper
Croutons-Optional
Combine first 3 ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Separate asparagus with a fork, cover reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes until tender. Drain. Place asparagus in blender and process until smooth. Melt butter over low heat in heavy saucepan, add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute. Stirring constantly. Gradually add milk and half & half. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thick & bubbly. Stir in asparagus puree, salt & pepper. Cook until thoroughly heated. Garnish with croutons if desired or reserve a few asparagus tips to lay on top of soup. Soup may be served cold. Add additional milk for a thinner soup.
Tip: Mom uses chicken stock instead of water.
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