Asparagus Bisque
["1/2 onion, diced", "1 Tbsp. butter", "1/2 c. butter", "3/4 c. flour", "2 qt. whole milk", "1 c. chicken stock", "1 tsp. ground white pepper", "1 tsp. salt", "1 bay leaf", "3 c. asparagus, cleaned, trimmed, cooked and cut into 1/2-inch pieces"]
["Saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter;", "set aside.", "Make a roux by melting butter in", "stockpot and adding flour gradually while stirring constantly.", "Make sure mixture doesn't burn.", "Add 1 quart milk slowly to roux mixture, stirring constantly.", "When combined and thickened, add remaining milk, chicken stock and onion.", "Add bay leaf, pepper and salt.", "Add asparagus and simmer for 1 hour. Makes 1 gallon."]
["onion", "butter", "butter", "flour", "milk", "chicken stock", "ground white pepper", "salt", "bay leaf"]