Cream Of Asparagus Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 to 8 c. cut asparagus
4 or 5 scallions and tops
3 ribs celery, chopped fine
3 1/2 c. chicken stock
salt to taste
2 Tbsp. flour
1 crushed clove garlic
1/4 tsp. black pepper
4 c. milk

Preparation

Cut asparagus in about 1/2-inch pieces.
Slice scallions thin and chop the tops.
Add all ingredients except flour and milk to chicken stock.
Simmer until tender.
Mix flour in a little bit of the milk to make a smooth mix.
When asparagus is tender, add milk and flour mix.
Stir until soup comes to a boil.
Lower heat and simmer a few minutes.