Asparagus Soup
["1 pt. half and half", "1 pack frozen asparagus", "salt and pepper to taste", "parsley and paprika"]
["Cut off top 1-inch of frozen asparagus and reserve.", "Chop up remaining asparagus stalks and place in blender.", "Add pint of half and half and blend on high for 1 minute.", "Put in saucepan, add tips of asparagus and bring to scald.", "Do not boil.", "Serve immediately with sprig of parsley and pinch of paprika."]
["salt", "parsley"]