Creamed Asparagus Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb asparagus spears fresh cut into thirds
• 3 Tbsp butter 
• 1 cup chicken broth 
• 0.5 cup philadelphia chive & onion cream cheese spread ()
• 1 large clove garlic minced
• 1  leek sliced
• 0.3 cup milk 
• 0.5 tsp pepper 
• 1 tsp salt 
• 1 cup water 

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat.
2. Add leeks; cook 5 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic; cook and stir 2 min.
3. Add asparagus, broth and water; stir. Simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Stir in salt and pepper.
4. Mix cream cheese spread and milk until well blended.
5. Process asparagus mixture in food processor until smooth.
6. Pour into 4 soup bowls.
7. Add cream cheese mixture; swirl gently with spoon.