Cheesy Asparagus Soup

Asparagus lovers will be delighted with this soup. It starts with lots of cooked fresh asparagus to which I add asparagus soup.—Patricia Lockard, Rockford, Michigan8-10 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of asparagus soup, undiluted
- 2 soup cans milk
- 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushroom, drained
- 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
- In a large kettle, cook asparagus and onion in a small amount of
- water until tender. Drain liquid. Add all remaining ingredients;
- heat over medium until the cheese is melted and the soup is hot.
- Yield: 8-10 servings.