Asparagus and Mushroom Soup

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 45 Minutes

Ready In: 60 Minutes

Servings: 9

Ingredients:

1 cup(s) chopped onion

6 green onions, sliced

3 tablespoon(s) butter

1 1/2 cup(s) sliced fresh mushrooms

1 pound(s) fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 49 1/2-ounce can(s) chicken or vegetable broth

1/2 cup(s) chopped fresh parsley

1/2 teaspoon(s) salt

1/2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper

1/8 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper

2 cup(s) cooked wild rice

3 tablespoon(s) cornstarch

1/3 cup(s) water

Directions:

1. • 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.
2. • 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. Yield: 8-10 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

By RecipeOfHealth.com