Cream of Asparagus Soup - Southern Comfort Food

4 cups fresh cut asparagus 

2 cups water, divided 

¼ cup finely chopped green onions or 1 teaspoon onion powder

5 Tablespoons butter 

5 Tablespoons all-purpose flour

½ to 1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon white pepper 

4 cups whole milk 

1 Tablespoon chicken bouillon granules

Place asparagus in a large saucepan and cover with 1 cup water. Boil, cover and cook for 3-5 minutes, until tender. Drain and save liquid. 

In a separate saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in milk, bouillon, reserved cooking water and remaining water. Boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thick and bubbly. Stir in asparagus and heat through. 

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