Cream Of Asparagus Soup
["4 c. fresh asparagus, washed, trimmed and cut in 1/2-inch pieces", "1 c. water", "5 Tbsp. butter", "1/4 c. very finely diced green onion or 1 tsp. onion powder", "5 Tbsp. flour", "1/2 to 1 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. white pepper", "4 c. milk", "1 c. water", "1 Tbsp. chicken bouillon granules"]
["Cook asparagus in 1 cup water until tender-crisp.", "Drain, reserving liquid.", "Saute onion in butter until transparent.", "Stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.", "Gradually stir in milk, 1 cup water, reserved liquid and bouillon granules.", "Cook, stirring with wire whisk until mixture is thickened.", "Stir in asparagus.", "Heat through and serve."]
["fresh asparagus", "water", "butter", "green onion", "flour", "salt", "white pepper", "milk", "water", "chicken bouillon granules"]