SIMPLE ASPARAGUS SOUP

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My family and friends love this soup. It's elegant and unusual, but the hardest part of making it is occasional stirring. -Kathryn Labat, Raceland, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

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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

Steps:

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., Stir in rice and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally., 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. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight (soup may separate). In a saucepan, reheat to boiling, whisking until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 401mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges