CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP

1 lb Fresh asparagus
3/4 cup Chopped onion
1/2 cup Vegetable broth
1 Tbs Olive oil
2 Tbs All purpose flour
1 tsp Salt

1 pinch Fresh ground pepper
1 1/4 cups Vegetable broth
1 cup Soy milk
1/2 cup Fat-free plain yogurt
1 tsp Fresh lemon juice (one squeeze of a lemon)

Place asparagus and onion in a medium saucepan with the half cup of vegetable broth. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the vegetables are tender. Reserve some asparagus tips.

Place mixture into blender and puree until smooth. Add olive oil to same saucepan. Sprinkle flour, salt and pepper into the olive oil. (Do not let flour brown) Let mixture cook for 2 minutes. Stir in remaining vegetable broth and increase heat. Bring to boil.

Stir the vegetable puree and soy milk into the saucepan. Whisk yogurt into the mixture. Cut lemon in half and squeeze over saucepan. Stir until heated through. Serve in bowls and garnish with reserved asparagus tips.

Servings: 4

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