Asparagus Wild Rice Soup

Asparagus is a wonderful addition to a traditional Cream of Wild Rice Soup. In this mix, nutty wild rice pairs perfectly with onions, celery, and freeze-dried asparagus in a thick, rich vegetarian broth.  Makes 8 cups. Cook all day in a slow cooker or 2 to 3 hours in a pot on the stove Instructions: Stir package ingredients into 7 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer and cook until done. Before serving, add 1/2 cup of half-and-half, dairy or non-dairy. Add cubed cooked chicken or ham, if desired. Leftovers can be frozen. Ideal for next day or at-work lunches.  Locally sourced No preservatives Non-GMO Sugar-free Vegetarian Whole Foods Contains: Celery, Soy, and Wheat Ingredients: Cultivated wild rice, flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron, potassium bromate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), broth (maltodextrin, salt, autolyzed yeast extract,  natural flavor, onion, celery, parsley, spinach, garlic, carrot, potato flour, xanthan gum, spices, extractive of spice (including turmeric), soy lecithin, soy oil), onion, celery, powdered asparagus, bay leaf.