Cheddar & asparagus potage | Canadian Goodness

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 lb (450 g) asparagus trimmed and cut into small pieces (about 4 cups – 1 L)
• 2 cups (500 mL) potatoes peeled and diced
• 3 cups (750 mL) chicken or vegetable broth no salt added
• 1 cup (250 mL) milk
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 cups (500 mL) Canadian Extra Old Cheddar grated and divided
• Fried onion rings homemade or store-bought (optional)
• Homemade Gouda asparagus pesto (optional)
• Homemade fried onion rings
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) milk
• 1 onion sliced into very thin rings
• Oil for frying
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) flour