Cheddar-asparagus Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 4 chicken bouillon cubes
• 3 potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 cauliflower head, cut into florets
• 2 bunches broccoli, cut into florets
• 1/2 cup rice, uncooked
• 3 cups chopped asparagus
• 2 cups fresh spinach, torn
• 4 cups milk
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1/2 lb cheddar cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 saute onion in butter until soft and tender.
• 2 transfer mixture to a large soup pot; blend in broth, bouillon, potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, and rice.
• 3 simmer about 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender.
• 4 add in asparagus and spinach; return to a simmer.
• 5 blend in milk; continue to simmer over low heat until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• 6 adjust seasoning to taste with salt/pepper.
• 7 garnish with cheese.