Golden Carrot Soup

Someone posted this recipe here a while back (I don't remember who) but I
apparently saved it and was going to try it out today. My question was
about the rice. Since the rice is being blended, is it just there for
filler/thickener? Does it stay relatively intact when using a stick
blender, so that it adds texture? Usualy when I add rice to soup that needs
blending I do it after, not before that process. Just curious :-)

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Golden Carrot Soup

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup rice
1 med onion, sliced
2 tbsp. chicken bouillon mix
1 garlic clove, minced
5 cups water
2 1/2 cups sliced carrots
Fresh chopped parsley
Fresh chopped basil

Melt butter. Saute onion and garlic until tender. Add water,
carrots, rice and bouillon mix. Bring to a boil. Lower hear, cover and
simmer 20-25 min. In a blender or food processor, blend small amounts
at a time until as smooth as desired ( I'll use my stick blender) and
return to pot. Add parsley and basil. Simmer a while longer. Garnish
in bown with sprig of parsley

6 servings 181 calories a serving.