1/4 c. minced onion
2 tbsp. butter
1 c. (1/4 lb.) thinly sliced asparagus
1/2 tsp. paprika
3 c. chicken broth
6 tbsp. whipping cream
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. water

Cook onion in butter until onion is soft. Add asparagus and paprika and cook, stirring until asparagus turns bright green. Stir in chicken broth and whipping cream. Heat to boiling. Blend together the cornstarch and water and stir into soup. Cook until thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serves 4 to 6.