Creamy Asparagus Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 Tbsp. margarine
1 c. cooked white rice
2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen cut asparagus
1 c. chicken broth
3 c. skim milk
nutmeg and fresh ground pepper

Preparation

In a heavy 3 or 4-quart saucepan, cook onion and celery in margarine about 5 minutes, stirring several times until softened. Add rice, asparagus and broth.
Cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes. Puree in batches in food processor or blender.
Return to saucepan. Add milk and heat to boiling point.
Season with nutmeg and pepper. Makes 6 cups.