- G. Granaroli XBRG76A
-MM:MK VMXV03A
1 lb Thin asparagus
1/2    Stick butter
2 tb Olive oil
1    Onion chopped
1 qt Chicken broth
2 c  Water from cooking the
-asparagus(strained)
1 1/2 c  Rice (Uncle Ben`s)1/2 c
-grated cheese+

Clean and trim asparagus and cook in lightly salted water until tender.
Carefully remove the tender tips (1″ + 1″ again) reserve on the side. In a
blender puree the rest of the stems with some of the water and strain . Add
enough of the water to make the required 2 cups of liquid. Melt butter in
oil and sautee the onion. Add the rice, mix and gradually add the asparagus
broth until all absorbed. Continue addin the chicken broth until the rice
is cooked. Stir often to avoid sticking. When done gently mix in grated
cheese and asparagus tips. Serve Hot.