Cream of Asparagus Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh asparagus
• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Trim the coarse ends of the asparagus and cut asparagus into one inch pieces. In a medium skillet over medium high heat, sauté the asparagus in 1 cup of the broth for about 7 minutes, or until tender.

In a large saucepan over medium high heat, melt the butter or margarine and remove from heat. Add the flour and stir well until smooth. Gradually add the remaining 2 1/2 cups broth. Return the saucepan to the heat and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Add the cream, salt, pepper and cooked asparagus with liquid. Stir well and heat thoroughly. Serve hot and enjoy!