Title: Asparagus Cream Soup
Categories: Soup
Yield: 3 Quarts

4	tb	CRISCO Shortening
1/2	c	Chopped onion
4	pk	Frozen cut asparagus (10 oz)
2	c	Chicken broth
8		Egg yolks, slightly beaten (use clean, uncracked eggs)
5	c	Milk
2	ts	Salt
1/2	ts	Pepper
8	dr	Hot pepper sauce

1. In medium saucepan melt Crisco; add onion and cook until tender.

2. Add frozen asparagus and chicken broth; cook uncovered 10 minutes over high heat.

3. Transfer mixture to blender and puree. (Or force mixture through a find wire sieve.) Add beaten egg yolks.

4. Return mixture to saucepan. Stir in milk, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Reheat before serving; DO NOT BOIL.

Makes 3 quarts.

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