Healthy Asparagus Cream Soup

Ingredients

 * 6 cup beef broth
 * 1 medium onion
 * 1 cup oatmeal
 * 1 lbs asparagus
 * 1/3 cup rice
 * salt and pepper

Directions
Saute onions in butter or oil until soft. Add all other ingredients except asparagus tips and rice or barley. Bring to a boil over medium heat and simmer for 30 minutes, then place in blender to puree. Return to pot and add other ingredients and simmer for 5-10 minutes, until tips are soft. Do not over cook or tips will disintegrate.