CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP

INGREDIENTS:

ASPARAGUS, 1 1/2 POUNDS
MILK, 2 CUPS
SALT, 1 TEA
BLACK PEPPER, 1/2 TEA
BASIL, 1 TEA

STEPS:

REMOVE STEMS AND STRINGS THEN STEAM ASPARAGUS

UNTIL TENDER.

PUREE THEM WITH HOT MILK (NOT SCALDING) UNTIL VERY SMOOTH.

ADD SEASONS TO TASTE

HEAT JUST BEFORE SERVING (DO NOT BOIL OR COOK)

** GREEN BEAN CAN BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ASPARAGUS

TIME TO PREPARE: 20 MINUTES (SERVES 3)