Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      quart         chicken broth
   2      cups          water from cooking the
   1      pound         thin asparagus
                        asparagus -- (strained)
     1/2  stick         butter
   1 1/2  cups          rice -- (uncle ben`s)1/2 c
   2      tablespoons   olive oil
                        grated cheese+
   1                    onion chopped

Preparation:

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 sauté‚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.