French Spring Soup

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I make this during asparagus season when my husband's patch is producing a lot. It is very fresh tasting, and the longer it sits, the better it is.

Submitted by Luanne

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

10

Yield:

10 servings

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Ingredients

¼ cup butter
1 pound leeks, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 quarts water
3 large potatoes, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
⅓ cup uncooked long-grain white rice
4 teaspoons salt
½ pound fresh spinach
1 cup heavy cream

Directions

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the leeks and onion, and cook until tender.
Pour water into the pot. Mix in potatoes, carrots, asparagus, and rice. Season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, until vegetables and rice are tender.
Stir spinach and heavy cream into the soup mixture, and continue cooking about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

194	Calories
14g	Fat
16g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 194
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 9g	43%
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 1014mg	44%
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g	7%
Vitamin C 9mg	10%
Calcium 91mg	7%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 362mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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