White Cheddar-Asparagus Soup - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Saute onion in butter until soft and tender.
Transfer mixture to a large soup pot; blend in broth, bouillon, potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, and rice.
Simmer about 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender.
Add in asparagus and spinach; return to a simmer.
Blend in milk; continue to simmer over low heat until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Adjust seasoning to taste with salt/pepper.
Garnish with cheese.