Cheesy Asparagus Soup
I froze some asparagus and never got around to using it. New Years organizing required me to get my freezer in order. So I looked up a recipe for frozen asparagus soup and altered it to use items I had. IT WAS YUMMMMMMMMMY. Ingredients: 2 packages (12 ounces each) frozen cut asparagus 1/2 onion or leek Cook gently on medium/high until limp. Puree and set aside. Add some of the milk below if necessary. 1/4 cup butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 3/4 to 1 teaspoon pepper 1 package of nacho cheese powder OR 1 cup monterey jack cheese Stir together until it creates a paste. 4 cups milk In a large pot start bringing milk to a boil. Add your cheese paste. Whisk well. Add the pureed asparagus. Optional: 4 to 5 drops hot pepper sauce Serve with crumbled bacon and extra cheese. "Bon Appetit!"