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                              Asparagus Soup

Recipe By     : Celestial Seasoning
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups & Stews

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      bunch         asparagus
     1/2  cup           cheese  -- grated
   2      cups          milk
                        Basil
   2      cups          water
                        Celery salt
   1                    potato  -- chopped
                        Vegetable salt
   3      tablespoon    butter
                        Pepper
     1/2                onion  -- chopped
                        Garlic (pinch)
     1/2  cup           mushrooms  -- sliced
                        Parsley (pinch)

Chop asparagus, setting aside tips for use later.  simmer chopped 
asparagus and chopped potato in 2 cups water, with 2 Tbs. butter, basil, 
celery salt, vegetable salt and pepper to taste.  Simmer until vegetables 
are tender, and cool.  Place cooled broth and vegetables in blender and 
puree, slowly adding the 2 cups of milk. Saute onion, mushrooms and 
reserved asparagus tips with a pinch of garlic and a pinch of parsley in 1 
Tbs. of butter.  Add to soup mixture, simmer 15-20 minutes.  Grate and add 
cheese, if desired, just before serving.


                   

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