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Favorite Asparagus Recipes

There are so many delightful ways to prepare fresh asparagus:  grilled, roasted,  sauteed,  in soup, in a quiche, with pasta, in risotto.  Most are very easy, with few ingredients, because Asparagus is wonderful all on it's own!  Below is Dave's favorites soup recipe.  Once I figure out how to add pages with a button,  I'll list more recipes for you!

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                                                            Cream of Asparagus Soup      (this is Dave's favorite) 
                                        
       INGREDIENTS:                                                                                                         INSTRUCTIONS:                  
2 pounds chopped asparagus                                       1.  In a large stock pot over medium heat, melt butter.  Add onion and garlic;  saute until
2 TBSP butter                                                             onions are translucent and tender.  Add asparagus, lemon juice, and broth.  Bring to
1 TBSP minced garlic                                                   a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 - 15 minutes, until asparagus is very
juice of 1/2 medium lemon                                           tender.  
4 Cups chicken or vegetable broth                                2.  Transfer to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth; transfer back to 
1 Cup Milk or half and half                                            stock pot.  (or use one of those new-to-me IMMERSION BLENDERS !)  
1 Cup shredded Parmesan cheese                                3.  Add milk, cheese, salt and pepper;  stir until cheese is completely melted.
Salt to taste                                                               4.  Serve with additional Parmesan cheese as desired.     Enjoy!
1/2 tsp black pepper

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