Cream of Asparagus Soup

Description: Make and share this Cream of Asparagus Soup recipe from Food.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion, diced
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 5 tablespoons flour
• 3 cups chicken stock, cold
• 2 cups 35% cream
• 1 cup white wine
• 4 cups asparagus spears
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• salt and black pepper

Steps:

1. Cook onion in butter until soft.
2. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 4-5 minutes.
3. Gradually add stock, stirring.
4. Add cream and wine and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to a simmer, add asparagus and nutmeg and cook for 15-20 minutes.
6. Puree in batches in a food processor or blender.
7. Add salt and pepper to taste.