Ingredients

  • 4 c. fresh asparagus, washed, trimmed and cut in 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 c. water
  • 5 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/4 c. very finely diced green onion or 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 5 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. white pepper
  • 4 c. milk
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 Tbsp. chicken bouillon granules

Method

  • Cook asparagus in 1 cup water until tender-crisp.
  • Drain, reserving liquid.
  • Saute onion in butter until transparent.
  • Stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  • Gradually stir in milk, 1 cup water, reserved liquid and bouillon granules.
  • Cook, stirring with wire whisk until mixture is thickened.
  • Stir in asparagus.
  • Heat through and serve.