Asparagus and Cheese Potato Soup

• large onion↗1

  chopped

• cooking oil4 teaspoons
• all-purpose flour↗3 tablespoons
• asparagus spears↗2 cups

  cut into 1-inch pieces

• milk↗2 cups
• chicken broth↗2 cups
• red potatoes↗8 ounces

  cubed

• garlic cloves↗2

  minced

• cheddar cheese↗1 cup

  shredded

• sour cream↗1⁄3 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan cook onion in hot oil over medium heat until tender. Sprinkle flour over onion and stir to coat. Add chicken broth, asparagus, milk, garlic, and potatoes.

2. 2

   Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; reduce heat.

3. 3

   Simmer, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add cheddar and sour cream; stir until cheese is melted.