Asparagus Soup
5 qts. white stock, or
5 qts. water in which asparagus has cooked
7 cans asparagus, or
7 pts. of cooked asparagus
13⁄4 cups butter
13⁄4 cups flour
31⁄4 qts. hot milk
1 tablespoon salt
3⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
1 large onion
Make it as directed on page 68.
Serves forty-five or fifty persons.