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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This rich soup is wonderful when fresh asparagus is in season, reports Melissa Petrek-Myer of Austin, Texas. It's an elegant dish to serve company. Ingredients:
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces |
1/2 cup butter, cubed |
1/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth |
1 cup heavy whipping cream |
1/2 cup white wine |
4 to 6 ounces brie, rind removed |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, saute asparagus in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Gradually add broth, cream and wine or additional broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10-15 minutes.
2. In a blender; cover and process soup in batches until smooth. Return to the pan. Cube Brie and add to soup. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.
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