Name: Simple Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter -; 1 tablespoon olive oil -; 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces -; 1 medium onion, chopped -; 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; 1/4 teaspoon pepper -; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme -; 2/3 cup uncooked long grain brown rice -; 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth -; Reduced-fat sour cream, optional -; Salad croutons, optional -

Ingredients for - Simple Asparagus Soup

1. 1 tablespoon butter

2. 1 tablespoon olive oil

3. 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

4. 1 medium onion, chopped

5. 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced

6. 1/2 teaspoon salt

7. 1/4 teaspoon pepper

8. 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

9. 2/3 cup uncooked long grain brown rice

10. 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

11. Reduced-fat sour cream, optional

12. Salad croutons, optional

How to cook deliciously - Simple Asparagus Soup

1 . Stage

In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Stir in vegetables and seasonings; cook until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2 . Stage

Stir in rice and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3 . Stage

Puree soup using an immersion blender, or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender. Return to pot and heat through. If desired, serve with sour cream and croutons.