Asparagus, the vitamin-packed vegetable
Cheesy asparagus potato soup is an inexpensive, nutritional meal. It contains healthy green vegetables, protein from the Colby cheese and vitamin D from the milk. With so many families where both parents work, the need for meals that are nutritional and yet easy to make is on the rise. According to Dr. Mercola of Mercola.com, "Asparagus is a good source of vitamins A, C and E, B-complex vitamins, potassium and zinc. It is also high in glutathione, an important anticarcinogen a chemical that reduces the chance and severity of cancer."
Instructions
1. Dice the potatoes and onions, and slice the celery.
2. Put the vegetables in the stock pot and cover with water. Add margarine, bring to a boil and cook until slightly soft.
3. Turn the heat down to medium low, and stir the asparagus into the vegetables. Put the lid on the stock pot; cook until the asparagus is tender.
4. Mix together the cornstarch and milk in a separate bowl.
5. Stir the mixture into the cooked vegetables and simmer until thickened.
6. Shred the Colby cheese and add it to the soup. Let the cheese melt; add salt, pepper and garlic to taste.
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