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.

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Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Onion Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 193.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1014.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Misty Ghosh
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This is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make soup. It's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. I highly recommend it!


Pakiza Princess
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover carrots, celery, and onions, and this soup was the perfect way to use them up.


Jackie Nan
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this soup. It was so flavorful and satisfying. I'll definitely be making it again.


Usman Idris
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This soup is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Nesslucas 12
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I love how easy this soup is to make. I just threw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it cook all day. It was so convenient and turned out amazing.


George Grimaldi
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great! I used fresh vegetables from my garden, and it tasted even better. I'll definitely be making this again.


Shahwaiz Baloch
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I was a bit hesitant to try this soup because I'm not a big fan of vegetables. But I'm so glad I did! It was so flavorful and satisfying. I'll definitely be making this again.


Fahad Mobile
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This soup is delicious! I made it for a party, and everyone loved it. It's a great recipe for spring, and it's also very healthy.


Diksha Diksha rai
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I love this soup! It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are perfect. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.


Aron Arosson
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This was a great way to use up some leftover vegetables. I added some extra herbs and spices, and it turned out amazing. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Mac M
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I'm not usually a fan of soups, but this one changed my mind. It was so flavorful and satisfying, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


B Map
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This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were прекрасно, and it was so easy to make. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy meal.


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