Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 3/4 pound fresh asparagus
- boiling water
- salt and pepper -- to taste
Preparation:
Make the white sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Stir until smooth. Add milk; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and begins to bubble.Set aside.
Wash asparagus and cut in 1/2-inch pieces. Cook asparagus in a small
amount of boiling water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, reserving
the cooking liquid. Set aside a few of the asparagus tips or pieces aside
for garnish, if desired. Mash or blend remaining asparagus; set aside. Add
enough boiling water to cooking liquid to make 1 cup; add white sauce and
pureed asparagus. Heat thoroughly; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Add whole asparagus pieces and serve.
Serves 4 to 6.
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