Creamed Asparagus Soup Recipe

Melt butter in medium saucepan on med. heat, add leeks and cook 5 minutes or until tender stirring occasionally, Stir in garlic, cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add asparagus, broth and water stir. Simmer on Med. heat for 5 min or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile mix cream cheese spread and milk until blended, add asparagus mixture to blender, in batches blend until smooth. Add cream cheese mixture and swirl gently with spoon.