Poppy Seed Carrot Soup
["1/2 c. (1 stick) margarine", "2 c. chopped onion", "2 (13 3/4 oz.) cans chicken broth, plus 2 cans water", "1 lb. carrots, thinly sliced", "3/4 c. long grain rice", "1 Tbsp. dried thyme leaves", "1/2 tsp. white pepper", "salt to taste", "sour cream (for garnish)", "poppy seed (for garnish)"]
["Melt the margarine in a large, heavy saucepan.", "Add the onion; saute until the onion is translucent.", "Add the chicken broth, water, carrots, rice, thyme, pepper and salt; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to low; cover the pan and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.", "Remove from the heat; let cool for 15 minutes.", "Place half of the mixture in a blender; puree until smooth.", "Transfer to a clean saucepan.", "Repeat the process with the other half."]
["margarine", "onion", "chicken broth", "carrots", "long grain rice", "thyme", "white pepper", "salt", "sour cream"]