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White Asparagus with Cream Sauce and Cooked Ham

Experience the elegance of white asparagus with this simple and delicious recipe. Paired with savory deli ham and a creamy, seasoned sauce, this dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special meal at home. Ready to cook? Let's get started!

Ingredients (serve 4):

• 1.75 lb white asparagus
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/3 lb deli ham
• 2 tbsp margarine
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• Salt, pepper, and nutmeg for seasoning

Instructions:

1. Wash and brush the asparagus. Peel and place them in a bowl with water and vinegar.
2. Bring water with salt and lemon juice to a boil. Cook asparagus in it for 30 minutes. Remove and drain. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking broth.
3. For the sauce, cut the deli ham into thin strips. Heat the margarine in a pot, add the flour all at once and sweat it while stirring for 2 minutes. Pour in the milk, vegetable broth, and reserved broth, and cook the sauce, stirring, for 5 minutes.
   
4. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Heat the asparagus in the sauce for 3 minutes and serve with the ham.

Enjoy!