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                          Creamy Asparagus Soup

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Creole                           Soups
                Gumbos

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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      1 lb Asparagus,trimmed/chopped

      2 tb Cornstarch

      1 ts Salt

      1 pn Black pepper

      2 c  Milk

      2 c  Half-and-half

      2 tb Butter or margarine

      2 tb Dry sherry

 

  1. Cook asparagus in boiling water in 2-quart saucepan until tender; drain,

  reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.

  2. Place reserved liquid and all but 1/2 cup asparagus in blender or food

  processor; blend until smooth.

  3. In same saucepan, combine cornstarch, salt and pepper; gradually stir in

  milk until smooth.

  4. Add butter; stirring constantly, bring to boil over medium-low heat and

  boil 1 minute.

  5. Stir in asparagus puree and sherry; blend well, then add reserved 1/2

  cup asparagus.

  6. Cook until heated through, stirring constantly.

 



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