Cream of Fresh Asparagus Soup I Recipe

Ingredients <br>- 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus <br>- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion <br>- 6 tablespoons butter <br>- 1 pinch salt <br>- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour <br>- 2 cups water <br>- 4 cups hot milk <br>- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed <br>- 1 teaspoon salt <br>- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper <br>- 2 tablespoons tamari <br><p></p>Directions <br>step 1: Break off and discard tough asparagus bottoms. Break off tips; set aside. Coarsely chop stalks. <br>step 2: Cook in skillet over medium heat with onion in butter, salting lightly, for 8 to 10 minutes. <br>step 3: When onions are clear, sprinkle with flour. Continue to stir over lowest possible heat 5 to 8 minutes. <br>step 4: Slowly add water or stock, stirring constantly. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Cool slightly. <br>step 5: In blender, puree sauce bit-by-bit with milk until thoroughly smooth. <br>step 6: Return puree to 3-quart pan, preferably a double boiler. Add dill, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and tamari. Heat gently but don't boil. <br>step 7: As soup heats, cook asparagus tips in boiling water until tender, but still very green, about 2 minutes; drain. Add whole pieces to soup. <br>

Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 pinch salt
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups hot milk
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 tablespoons tamari

Directions
step 1: Break off and discard tough asparagus bottoms. Break off tips; set aside. Coarsely chop stalks.
step 2: Cook in skillet over medium heat with onion in butter, salting lightly, for 8 to 10 minutes.
step 3: When onions are clear, sprinkle with flour. Continue to stir over lowest possible heat 5 to 8 minutes.
step 4: Slowly add water or stock, stirring constantly. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Cool slightly.
step 5: In blender, puree sauce bit-by-bit with milk until thoroughly smooth.
step 6: Return puree to 3-quart pan, preferably a double boiler. Add dill, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and tamari. Heat gently but don't boil.
step 7: As soup heats, cook asparagus tips in boiling water until tender, but still very green, about 2 minutes; drain. Add whole pieces to soup.

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