FRENCH SPRING SOUP

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This soup has a very light and delicate flavor. I make this when our asparagas patch is producing in the spring.

Provided by papergoddess

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 bunch leek, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
3 large potatoes, chopped
1 bunch fresh asparagus, chopped or 1 package frozen asparagus
1/2 lb fresh spinach or 1 package frozen spinach, chopped
1/3 cup raw rice
3 tablespoons butter
2 quarts water
4 teaspoons salt
1/2 pint heavy cream or 1/2 pint half-and-half

Steps:

Wash leeks well.
Saute leeks and onions in butter until limp.
Add 2 quarts water, carrot, potatoe, asparagas, and rice, and simmer 25 minutes.
Add spinach and cream- simmer 5 minutes more (Note- this soup is actually better if allowed to sit for a while).

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