Asparagus Brie Soup

Category: Soups

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!!
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