Instructions
HOW TO MAKE MOM’S CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP, IF YOU LIKED IT SAY HELLO
- 6 slices lean bacon
- 6 tbsp butter Knorr Leek Soup mix
- 1 red onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tbsp flour
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 cup water
- 1.8 oz Knorr Leek Soup mix 1 package
- 2 bunches asparagus about 40 spears, rinsed
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/8 tsp marjoram
- salt and pepper to taste
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Snap off bottoms of asparagus spears. Cut tops into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
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Cut bacon into bite-sized pieces and saute in a large saucepan until fat has been rendered and bacon is golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
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Add butter and onion to pan and saute until onions are transparent. Add garlic and continue cooking for 2-3 more minutes.
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Stir in flour until well combined.
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Stir in half and half, water, and soup mix.
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Add asparagus to the pan.
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Cook on low for 30 minutes or until asparagus is slightly tender.
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Stir in wine, marjoram and salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve immediately.
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Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
- 6 slices lean bacon
- 6 tbsp butter Knorr Leek Soup mix
- 1 red onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tbsp flour
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 cup water
- 1.8 oz Knorr Leek Soup mix 1 package
- 2 bunches asparagus about 40 spears, rinsed
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/8 tsp marjoram
- salt and pepper to taste