Creamy Asparagus Soup

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Ingredients

• 6 strips lean bacon
• 6 Tbls butter
• 1 whole red onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 Tbls flour
• 2 cups half and half
• 1 cup water
• 1 package Knorr Leek Soup mix
• 2 bunches of asparagus (about 40 spears), rinsed
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/8 tsp marjoram
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Snap off bottoms of asparagus spears. Cut tops into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
2. Cut bacon into bite-sized pieces and saute in a large saucepan until fat has been rendered and bacon is golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3. Add butter and onion to pan and saute until onions are transparent. Add garlic and continue cooking for 2-3 more minutes.
4. Stir in flour until well combined.
5. Stir in half and half, water, and soup mix.
6. Add asparagus to the pan.
7. Cook on low for 30 minutes or until asparagus is slightly tender.
8. Stir in wine, marjoram and salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve immediately.
10. Makes 4 servings

Recipe adapted from - http://www.momontimeout.com/2014/02/moms-creamy-asparagus-soup/#comment-37950