prep time
15 min
15 min
cook time
20 min
20 min
servings
8
8
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
 | ||
| Minute Rice® Premium Long Grain White Rice, uncooked | ||
| ½ cup (125 mL) | ||
| 2 | medium carrots, peeled, chopped | |
| 1 | medium onion, chopped | |
| 2 | celery stalks, chopped | |
| 3 tbsp (45 mL) | oil | |
| 2 cans (10 oz/284 mL each) | chicken broth | |
| 2 cups (500 mL) | water | |
| 2 (about 4 cups/1 L) | medium bunches fresh asparagus, trimmed, cut into 3-inch lengths | |
| 2 cups (500 mL) | milk | |
| ¼ cup (50 mL) | grated Parmesan cheese | |
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: In a large saucepot, cook and stir carrots, onion and celery in hot oil on medium-high heat for 3 minutes Add chicken broth and water; stir. Bring to boil. Stir in asparagus and rice. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently
Step 2: Add soup, in batches, to blender or food processor container; cover. Blend until pureed. Return soup puree to pot. Add milk and cheese; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally
Minute Rice is what makes this soup seem so creamy. A healthy substitute that satisfies.
Substitute:
Substitute 4 cups (1 L) frozen or drained canned peas, chopped broccoli or chopped leeks for the asparagus.
Nutrition Bonus:
This lightened up 'cream' soup is an excellent source of vitamin A and folacin.
Substitute:
Substitute 4 cups (1 L) frozen or drained canned peas, chopped broccoli or chopped leeks for the asparagus.
Nutrition Bonus:
This lightened up 'cream' soup is an excellent source of vitamin A and folacin.
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