Asparagus Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Cut off top 1-inch of frozen asparagus and reserve.
2. 2
   Chop up remaining asparagus stalks and place in blender.
3. 3
   Add pint of half and half and blend on high for 1 minute.
4. 4
   Put in saucepan, add tips of asparagus and bring to scald.
5. 5
   Do not boil.
6. 6
   Serve immediately with sprig of parsley and pinch of paprika.