Soup of the Week!

I haven't had a chance to mention that I tried another soup last week! This one is from the Soup magazine I bought. I was browsing through it one day to see if there was any recipe that I could make without having to go out and buy ingredients for. . . I saw this one and thought I'd give it a try, I had everything in that I needed.

It's 'creamy ham and asparagus'. I just so happened to have some asparagus left from my meal the night before (remember Jason was away so I got to cook the foods he doesn't like, salmon and asparagus) :-) I also had some diced ham in the freezer.

Here's how mine turned out. . . .

The recipe follows for anyone that might like to try it. I really liked how it turned out, very tasty, very creamy, and I had it all to myself! Kristen didn't want to try this one, too many big pieces of veg floating around for her liking.

Creamy Ham and Asparagus Soup
1 1/2 cups fresh asparagus cooked(cut in 1" pieces)
1 medium carrot, julienned
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 jar (2 1/2oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup half and half cream
salt and pepper to taste

Saute carrots in a saucepan with butter for 3-5 mins; add onions and saute 2 mins longer or until tender. Stir in flour, gradually add milk. Bring to a boil and stir for 2 mins. Add broth, ham and asparagus.
Reduce heat; add cream. Heat through but do not boil. Add salt and pepper, garnish with parsley.