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Hearty Asparagus and Wild Mushroom Soup

 

Ingredients -
1 (6 ounces) box of Long Grain and Wild Rice Blend, prepared
1/2 cup Dried Mushrooms, re-hydrated, liquid reserved, mushrooms trimmed and sliced
1 cup Cold Water
1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup chopped Red Onion
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 pound Asparagus, cut into 1/2" pieces
4 cups Vegetable Broth
Coarse Salt, to taste
Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste
3/4 teaspoon Dried Thyme Leaves, crumbled
1 (10 ounces) can Evaporated Milk (fat-free or 2% work well)
2 tablespoons Cornstarch
 
Preparation:

1. Prepare long grain wild rice according to package directions. Set aside.

2. Add olive oil to stockpot. Heat oil over medium-high heat.

3. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic 2 minutes.

4. Stir in asparagus and sauté additional 3 minutes.

5. Stir in sliced mushrooms, cooked rice, dried thyme leaves, reserved mushroom liquid, and vegetable broth.

6. Season with salt and pepper.

7. Bring to a boil over medium –high heat.

8. Add evaporated milk and cornstarch to small bowl. Stir to combine.

9. Stir cornstarch mixture into soup.

10. Bring to a gentle boil, simmer 3 minutes.

11. Serve hot.

 


Soup Making Tips -
Asparagus
Asparagus will store best in a plastic bag closed loosely, and placed in the crisper section of your refrigerator.

Soup Making Tips -
Asparagus
Grab a spear and hold it in your hand with the woody end facing up, and snap the stalk. The natural break in the asparagus is the right point to distinguish between the tough and woody end and the tender portion. Discard the woody ends, or use them in soup stocks.


 
 

 
   
 
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