Cream of Asparagus & Gruyere Soup

Sometimes simple with a few tasty ingredients is the way to go.  This soup takes about 10 minutes to assemble and is delicious. Ingredients: 1 bunch thin asparagus (8-16 oz.), tough ends snapped off 1 can fat-free evaporated milk 1 milk-can (see previous ingredient) chicken broth 4 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated salt, white pepper & sugar to taste

Procedure:

1. Cut the asparagus into 1/4 inch long pieces.
2. Place the asparagus in a covered dish and microwave on high for 3 minutes.
3. Add the can of milk and can of chicken broth to the asparagus.
4. Cover and microwave on high 5 minutes until very hot.
5. Sprinkling a bit of cheese at a time and stirring constantly, incorporate the cheese into the hot soup.
6. Taste and adjust flavors with salt, white pepper, and a pinch of sugar.
   
   Serve immediately. The cheese will settle to the bottom as the soup cools so stir again if the soup must sit or if reheating.