White Cheddar-Asparagus Soup

From Gooseberry Patch The Cozy Home Cookbook.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 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 white rice, uncooked
• 3  cups  chopped asparagus
• 2  cups fresh spinach, torn
• 4  cups milk
•  salt, to taste
•  white pepper, to taste
• 1⁄2 lb white cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

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.