Summer Asparagus Soup

Directions

1. 1

   2 tb Butter 1 Onion, chopped 1 1/2 lb Asparagus, fresh 2 tb Flour 6 c Water, boiling 2 ts Salt 1/4 c Chicken broth, rich -(optional) 2 Egg y

2. 2

   Saute the onions for a few minutes, until transparent but not brown

3. 3

   Meanwhile, slice the asparagus into thin slices

4. 4

   Now add the sliced asparagus pieces to the onions and continue to saute (over medium to medium-high heat) for 15 minutes, until most of the

5. 5

   Add the flour to the onion/asparagus mixture and stir well to coat each piece with some flour

6. 6

   Cook for 2 or 3 more minutes over medium-high heat

7. 7

   Dump the boiling water into the asparagus mixture

8. 8

   Add the (optional) chicken broth and the salt