Asparagus Brie Soup
Ingredients
* 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
* 1/2 cup butter
* 1/4 cup 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
* Dash salt and pepper
Method
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.
Place half of the soup at a time in a blender or food processor; cover and process 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.
Notes
This is a recipe that Lyndsay found from my favorite food magazine Taste of Home......It is decadent and ooooohhhhhh so delicious....just don't make it if you are on a diet!!