Creamed Asparagus Soup Recipe

• 3 tbsp Butter
• 1 Leek (sliced)
• 1 large clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 pound fresh Asparagus Spears (each cut crosswise into thirds)
• 1 cup Chicken Broth
• 1 cup Water
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Pepper
• 1/2 cup Chive & Onion Cream Cheese spread
• 1/4 cup Milk

• In a saucepan melt the butter and add the leeks. Cook for 5 minutes till tender while stirring occasionally.
• Add the garlic and stir for 2 minutes.
• Now add the asparagus, broth and water.
• Stir and simmer in low heat for 5 minutes till the asparagus is tender.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Blend the cream cheese spread and milk.
• Pour the asparagus mixture into the blender and blend until smooth.
• Pour into soup bowls and add the cream cheese mixture.