Microwave Creamy Asparagus Soup

Adapted from an old cookbook on microwave cooking. Very elegant for a dinner party.

Cut off the tough bottom ends of the asparagus and discard.

Cut off the.

Chop the stalks of the asparagus into small , bite sized pieces and add to the bowl of asparagus.

Place butter in a heavy , deep round microwaveable dish and let it melt on high for approximately 1 minute , or until melted.

Add the onion and aspargus.

Stir in the flour , mixing well.

Next , pour in the broth and add the chives , stir , recover , and cook on high for 10 minutes , stirring 3 times during this process.

Asparagus should be very tender- if not , return for 2 more minutes , stir , test again , repeat if needed.

Remove from microwave and puree using a wand blender.

Add cream , lemon juice , and seasonings to taste.

Get the asparagus.

Ladle soup into individual bowls and garnish with an asparagus.

green asparagus, unsalted butter, onion, all-purpose flour, chicken broth, chives, heavy cream, lemon juice, paprika, salt, pepper