Recipe Additions:

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
6 cups chicken broth
1 box frozen, chopped spinach

Asparagus Soup Recipe Directions:

Melt butter in 3 or 4 quart pot. Add asparagus soup mix and toss lightly to coat vegetables. Add chicken broth and spinach and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Garnish each serving with a sprinkle of toasted almonds.

Inventive Soup Recipe Variations:

For a deeper green soup, add asparagus pieces with the broth and simmer the same 20 minutes. Turn off heat and add 1/2 cup cream or milk, if desired. This versatile soup makes an elegant first course or luncheon presentation, or a delightful and savory supper.

For a cold asparagus soup, prepare soup according to above cooking instructions. Cool completely on stovetop. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Stir in 1 cup cream. Sprinkle each bowl with toasted almonds to enjoy this fabulous summertime asparagus soup!