Asparagus Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus
2 c. milk
2 c. water
1 potato, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 c. sliced mushrooms (optional)
3 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. grated cheese
basil (pinch)
celery salt
vegetable salt
pepper
garlic (pinch)
parsley (pinch)

Preparation

Chop asparagus, setting aside tips for use later.
Simmer chopped asparagus and chopped potato in 2 cups water with 2 tablespoons butter, basil, celery salt, vegetable salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer until vegetables are tender.
Cool.
Place cooled broth and vegetables in blender and puree, slowly adding the 2 cups of milk.