Cream Of Asparagus Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. 1/2 inch asparagus pieces
1 c. water
1/2 c. finely chopped onions
5 Tbsp. butter
5 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 c. milk
1 c. water
1 Tbsp. instant chicken bouillon

Preparation

Cook asparagus in 1 cup water until tender; drain, reserving liquid.
Saute onions in butter until tender.
Stir in flour, salt and pepper.
Cook over medium heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Stir in milk, 1 cup water, reserved cooking liquid and bouillon gradually.
Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
Stir in asparagus.
Heat through.
Makes 6 servings.