1.   In same saucepan, cook mushrooms and onion in margarine or butter until onion is tender but not brown.

2.   In same saucepan, combine water, apple juice, carrots, rice, ginger, garlic and bouillon granules.

3.   Melt the butter in the same saucepan over medium heat until it is hot, but not browned.

4.   Return the mixture to the same saucepan and place over medium heat.

5.   Return to same saucepan.