Cream of Asparagus SOup

Directions

Add onions, celery, and a few table spoons chicken broth to saucepan. Cooka

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nd stir over med heat until onions are tender. Stir in remaining broth and

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rice. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until the

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rice is tender. Meanwhile, in a large sacuepan with a tight fitting lid,

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bring 1 inch water to boil. PLace the asparagus in steamer basket and set in

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the saucepan. Cover and steam for 10-15 minutes utnil tender. Cut the tips

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from the asparagus and set aside. Chop the spears. Add the spears and 1/2

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cup milk to the rice mixture. Bring to bil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.

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Transfer asparagus rice mixture to a blender. Blend until smooth. While

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the blender is blending, slowly pour in remainin 1 1/2 cups milk. The final

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consistancy should be smooth and slightly thickened. Return mixture to

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saucepan. Hewat soup to a simmer. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream.

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Garnish with the reserved asparagus tips. Makes 5 servings.

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