Method of preparation
Peel and dice the onion and sauté in the
margarine.
Dissolve the corn starch in a little water and
put in a sauce pan along with the pepper and salt and cook about
4 minutes.
Heat the milk and add to the mix stirring constantly
so lumps do not form. Allow to cook 15 minutes over low heat.
Add the liquid from the asparagus and the chicken
broth.
Bring to a boil and add the tips of the asparagus.
Simmer 10 minutes taste for salt, and before serving
sprinkle with parsley.