Chilled Asparagus Soup

• 1 bunch fresh asparagus
• ¼ Spanish onion, thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons

Cut the tips off asparagus and reserve for garnish. Break off tough white ends. Wash stalks and slice into 1-inch segments. Combine segments in a saucepan with finely chopped onion, chicken stock and butter, and simmer, covered, until tender. Remove cooked asparagus segments; stir in flour until well blended; add chicken stock and cook, stirring continuously, until soup reaches boiling point. S