Asparagus

• 2 pounds asparagus
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• ¼ cup

Wash the asparagus, snap off the tough ends, and reserve for soup. Sauté the garlic in the olive oil, and before it browns, add the parsley and stir to mix and to keep from burning. Add the asparagus together with ½ cup of water, cover, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, oc