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

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 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

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the leeks and onion, and cook until tender.

  2. 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.

  3. Stir spinach and heavy cream into the soup mixture, and continue cooking about 5 minutes before serving.

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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.