Barrie’s Asparagus Soup

1lb fresh (or frozen) asparagus (chopped)

¼ cup chopped onion

2 cups chicken broth

2 tbsp. butter or margarine

½ tbsp. flour

½ tsp. salt, dash of pepper

1cup milk

1 tsp. fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp. fresh chives

½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt

 

Asparagus Purée

 

Cook asparagus, onion and 1cup chicken broth in covered sauce pan. When the asparagus is just tender, pour mixture into a blender and purée until smooth. This can be done ahead and frozen until needed.

 

Soup

 

Heat a large saucepan and melt butter. Add flour and stir in 1 cup chicken broth, asparagus purée and milk and bring to a boil. Add salt and dash of pepper to taste. Mix a little of the hot soup mixture into 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt. Stir this back into the soup, then add 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice. Heat to serving temperature and sprinkle with fresh chives.

 

Makes 4 servings

 

 

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