Springtime Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup scallion or onion, chopped
• 6 tablespoons margarine
• 5 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 2 cups non-dairy coffee creamer, I have also used half and half
• 2 potatoes, thinly sliced
• 2 carrots, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup rice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen asparagus, thawed and diced
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach

Directions

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   In a large heavy pan saute' scallions in margarine. Add chicken broth and non-dairy creamer, beating with wire whisk to blend. Add potatoes, carrots, rice and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 more minutes, until rice is tender. Add aspargus and spinach. Simmer at least 45 minutes longer.