CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP. 3 cups of asparagus, cleaned with ends removed and sliced into thirds 2 cups of vegetable or chicken broth (I used chicken broth) 1/2 tsp of dried thyme 1 bay leaf 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tbsp flour 2 cups of low fat milk Dash of nutmeg 2 tsp of butter Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste Zest of one lemon