Not So Creamy Cream Of Asparagus Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb fresh asparagus
2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium white potatoes or 2 medium idaho potatoes, peeled and cut up
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 can water
white pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
1/4 cup cream or 1/4 cup half-and-half
1 dash lemon juice

Preparation

Wash asparagus and trim away outside of woody stalks.
Cut stalks into 1-inch pieces.
Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat; saute asparagus, onion, and potatoes until onion is translucent.
Add chicken broth and water,and bring to a boil.
Turn down the heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes Place in blender and blend until vegetables are are pureed.
Return to saucepan over low heat.
Stir in white pepper, nutmeg, cream or half-and-half, and lemon juice.
Heat a few minutes longer, but do not allow soup to boil.