|
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP  An elegant and tasty soup. (Makes: 6 Servings)  Ingredients: 2 tbsp Butter 2 cup Leeks or green onions, sliced 6 cups Asparagus stems, diced (reserve 1-cup asparagus tops) 1 Small potato, diced 4 cups Chicken broth 1 cup Light cream 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese, grated 1/4 tsp White pepper Nutmeg to taste Salt and pepper to taste  Preparation: Melt butter in large soup pot and saut leeks until limp, 3 to 5 minutes. Add asparagus stems, diced potato and chicken broth. Simmer, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool the soup slightly, pure in a blender and reheat. Return to pot; add the cream, Parmesan, pepper, salt and nutmeg. Garnish with steamed asparagus tops. Serve hot.
|
