Asparagus, Mushroom & Brown Rice Soup

• 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
• 6 green onions, white and light green parts only, finely chopped
• 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
• 1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 32 oz. low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 cups cooked brown rice

1. In a large saucepan saute the yellow onions and green onions in the butter until softened.
2. About 5 minutes.
3. Then add the mushrooms and cook until tender.
4. About 5 minutes.
5. Add the asparagus, broth, water, salt, and pepper and simmer covered for about 20 minutes.
6. REMOVE the lid and puree the soup with a hand blender until it is a nearly perfectly smooth consistency.
7. Then, add the rice and bring the soup to a boil for 2 minutes.
8. Remove the soup from the heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
9. Serve hot.

yellow onion, green onions, unsalted butter, cremini mushrooms, fresh asparagus, chicken broth, water, kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, brown rice

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/asparagus-mushroom-brown-rice-soup-163136.aspx (may not work)