Four Star Asparagus Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. (1 lb.) sliced asparagus
2 c. chicken broth (low salt and fat-free is fine)
3/4 tsp. thyme, divided
1 bay leaf
1 crushed garlic clove
1 Tbsp. flour
2 c. milk (low-fat is fine)
dash of nutmeg
2 tsp. butter
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. grated lemon rind

Preparation

Bring broth, asparagus, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, garlic and bay leaf to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.
Remove bay leaf. Process in blender until smooth.