Asparagus Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

Asparagus Soup

Recipe By : Celestial Seasoning
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups & Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 bunch asparagus
1/2 cup cheese -- grated
2 cups milk
Basil
2 cups water
Celery salt
1 potato -- chopped
Vegetable salt
3 tablespoon butter
Pepper
1/2 onion -- chopped
Garlic (pinch)
1/2 cup mushrooms -- sliced
Parsley (pinch)

Chop asparagus, setting aside tips for use later. simmer chopped
asparagus and chopped potato in 2 cups water, with 2 Tbs. butter, basil,
celery salt, vegetable salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until vegetables
are tender, and cool. Place cooled broth and vegetables in blender and
puree, slowly adding the 2 cups of milk. Saute onion, mushrooms and
reserved asparagus tips with a pinch of garlic and a pinch of parsley in 1
Tbs. of butter. Add to soup mixture, simmer 15-20 minutes. Grate and add
cheese, if desired, just before serving.




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