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Title: Asparagus Soup #3
Categories: Vegetables, Soups, Pork, Dairy
Yield: 6 Servings

1 1/2 lb Asparagus; cut up
2 1/2 c Cream
5 lg Eggs, well beaten
2 tb Butter
2 sl Bacon
2 c Water
2 tb Fresh parsley; fine chopped
Salt & pepper

In a deep saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the
bacon; cover and boil for 15 minutes. Discard the bacon.
Add the asparagus; cover and simmer over medium-low heat
until tender.

In a mixing bowl, blend the eggs and cream. Stir this
mix into the asparagus, adding the spices and butter.
Simmer for 2 min over low heat, stirring continuously.
Remove from the heat and serve.

From: Ghislaine Dumont - 02 Jul 97

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Title: Asparagus & Mushrooms in Tarragon Cream
Categories: Pasta, Vegetables, Mushrooms, Dairy, Citrus
Yield: 6 Servings

2 lb Asparagus
2 tb Butter
3 cl Garlic; minced
1 tb Dried tarragon
3/4 lb Mushrooms; thick sliced
1/2 ts Salt
1 tb Unbleached flour
1 1/2 c Half & half
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1/2 c Parmesan cheese
Black pepper
1 Lemon; in 6 wedges
12 oz Pasta

Break off the tough ends of the asparagus stalks & cut
the asparagus at a slant into 3" lengths. Melt the butter
in a large skillet; add the garlic & tarragon and stir
to distribute. Add the asparagus & mushrooms, sprinkle
with the salt; stir. Saute over medium heat for about 10
minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables & stir
to distribute. Add the half and half & nutmeg. Reduce
the heat to low. Bring to a simmer & cook for about 5
minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened.

Meanwhile, bring several quarts of water to a boil and
cook the pasta al dente. Drain the pasta very well. Toss
the pasta with the sauce in a warm serving bowl. Add the
parmesan cheese and a few grinds of fresh black pepper &
toss again. Serve immediately with the lemon wedges.
Pass additional parmesan, if desired.

Serving Ideas : Serve with steamed or glazed carrots.

NOTE: This dish is perfect in spring when fresh slender
asparagus is at its peak.

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