Cream Of Asparagus Soup(Makes 6 Cups Of Soup) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. chopped fresh asparagus (1 1/2 lb.)
1 1/2 c. chopped celery
3 1/2 c. chicken broth
3 Tbsp. margarine
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1 c. condensed milk or heavy cream
1 Tbsp. minced parsley
salt
water
1/2 tsp. onion powder
3 Tbsp. flour
1/8 tsp. nutmeg

Preparation

Place asparagus and celery in 1/4 teaspoon salt and boiling water just to cover.
Cook 3 to 5 minutes.
Drain.
Reserve 1 cup of juice.