Soup Recipe: Asparagus Soup

Asparagus Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds asparagus spears, sliced
• 2 cups leeks, sliced
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 1 red potato, chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon beef base or bouillon granules
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons dried tarragon
• 2 tablespoons dried basil
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Procedures:

1. Saute sliced asparagus spears, sliced leeks, sliced green onions, and chopped red potato in butter for 5 minutes.
2. Add water and beef base or boullon granules. Simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in cream, tarragon, basil, crushed garlic clove, and soy sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes longer.

Makes 5 servings.