Asparagus Soup
INGREDIENTS:
· 1 Can of asparagus or fresh asparagus chopped to about 1 cup
· ½ Onion chopped
· 1 tbsp. lemon juice or 1 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning
· 16 oz. Vegetable broth, divided
· 1 tbsp. butter
· 1 tbsp. flour
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a soup pot combine asparagus, onion, lemon, and 7 oz. broth
2. Bring to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes
3. Put this mixture in a blender and blend until smooth
4. In the soup pan, melt butter over medium high heat
5. Add flour and form a roux
6. Slowly add remaining broth and stir til smooth
7. Slowly pour blended asparagus into roux mixture while stirring
8. Reduce heat and simmer until ready to serve
For a vegan alternative make the roux using vegetable broth as follows:
1. Heat 1 oz. vegetable broth to boil
2. Stir in 1 tbsp. flour until smooth