Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      Large         onion -- peeled and diced
   1      Cup           broccoli -- diced
   1      Cup           carrots -- diced
   1      Cup           peas, frozen
   1      Cup           cauliflower -- diced
     1/2  Pound         pasta
     1/2  Cup           Milk Or Milk Substitute
   1      Cup           chicken stock -- defatted
   3      Tablespoons   cream of rice
     1/4  Cup           parmesan cheese -- grated

Preparation:

1. Steam the vegetables until crisp tender and set aside. 2. Combine the milk and chicken stock in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the cream of rice and stir for 30 seconds. 3. Remove from the heat and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Spoon into a blender and add the parmesan cheese. Blend until smooth. 4. Cook the pasta al dente (slightly resilient to the bite) and set aside. 5. Combine all ingredients and toss well.