Cream Of Asparagus Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. fresh asparagus, washed, trimmed and cut in 1/2-inch pieces
1 c. water
5 Tbsp. butter
1/4 c. very finely diced green onion or 1 tsp. onion powder
5 Tbsp. flour
1/2 to 1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
4 c. milk
1 c. water
1 Tbsp. chicken bouillon granules

Preparation

Cook asparagus in 1 cup water until tender-crisp.
Drain, reserving liquid.
Saute onion in butter until transparent.
Stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Gradually stir in milk, 1 cup water, reserved liquid and bouillon granules.
Cook, stirring with wire whisk until mixture is thickened.
Stir in asparagus.
Heat through and serve.