Asparagus Supreme

Ingredients

• 8 cups salted water, boiling
• 1 lb. fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
• 3 Tbsp. butter, divided
• 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced or julienne
• 1 cup water chestnuts, julienne
• Salt and white pepper to taste
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 Tbsp. heavy cream
• 1/2 Tbsp. almond extract
• 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted