Creamy Asparagus Soup

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Asparagus - trimmed/chopped
2 tablespoons	30ml	Cornstarch
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt
1		Black pepper
2 cups	474ml	Milk
2 cups	474ml	Half-and-half
2 tablespoons	30ml	Butter or margarine
2 tablespoons	30ml	Dry sherry

Recipe Instructions

1. Cook asparagus in boiling water in 2-quart saucepan until tender; drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.

2. Place reserved liquid and all but 1/2 cup asparagus in blender or food processor; blend until smooth.

3. In same saucepan, combine cornstarch, salt and pepper; gradually stir in milk until smooth.

4. Add butter; stirring constantly, bring to boil over medium-low heat and boil 1 minute.

5. Stir in asparagus puree and sherry; blend well, then add reserved 1/2 cup asparagus.

6. Cook until heated through, stirring constantly.

Source:
Justin Wilson's "Gourmet and Gourmand Cookbook"

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