Cream of Asparagus Soup

Author: California Asparagus Commission
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Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large leek, cleaned and chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 cans chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 pint half-and-half cream
3 cloves garlic, minced


Directions

Saute asparagus, leek and garlic in 1 tablespoon butter for about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and cook 5 minutes. Add spices and put into blender and puree. Add cream. Reheat and serve. Serves 4.