Asparagus and wild rice111

Asparagus and Wild Rice Soup

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) long-grain and wild rice mix, uncooked
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Vegetable Oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb (500 g) asparagus, cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) diagonal slices
  • 4 cups (1 L) chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 can (354 mL) Carnation® 2% Evaporated Partly Skimmed Milk
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1:

Prepare rice according to package directions; set aside.

Step 2:

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook onion, garlic and asparagus, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Step 3:

Stir in rice, broth, salt and pepper; bring to boil.

Step 4:

Mix evaporated milk with cornstarch in small bowl until smooth. Gradually stir into broth mixture.

Step 5:

Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in parsley.

Step 6:

Variation - Broccoli and Wild Rice Soup: Substitute 2 cups (500 mL) broccoli florets for the asparagus.