ASPARAGUS SOUP

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Each spring my husband takes our dogs and searches for wild asparagus. He's been so successful that I finally developed this asparagus soup recipe. We look forward to this special soup every year.-Betty Jones, Kohler, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
6 green onions, sliced
3 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups cooked wild rice
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water

Steps:

In a 3-qt. saucepan, saute onions in butter for 4 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until tender. Add asparagus, broth and seasonings; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. , Add rice. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 795mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.