kilikini wrote:
> Aloha folks! I have some fresh asparagus that needs to be eaten soon
> and I have some frozen shrimp. I'm looking for a good, tried and
> true recipe using these two main ingredients.
(snip)
Can't believe I forgot this soup! It calls for (disgusting) canned
asparagus so the fresh stuff should be even better!
Steam it until just tender, after snapping off the hard ends.

1 lb. asparagus
1/4 c. baby salad shrimp
4 c. chicken stock or broth
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 c. minced onion
1 clove minced garlic
1 tsp. Penzey's Bonnes Herbs
1/4 c. half & half

Bring the stock to a boil with the onion, garlic and herbs in a deep pot;
add the asparagus and simmer about 15 minutes. Add the shrimp and heat
through. Stir in the half & half and cook on low heat about 20 minutes,
stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and soup is creamy. Adjust
for taste with salt & pepper and serve.

Jill