SEARCH
More 10 Photos

French Spring Soup Recipe

Recipe by: PAPERGODDESS

"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."
Share To Twitter
  • Directions
  • Ingredients
  • Nutrition
Directions
  • Prep25 m
  • Cook35 m
  • Ready In1 h
  • 1Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the leeks and onion, and cook until tender.
  • 2Pour 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.
  • 3Stir spinach and heavy cream into the soup mixture, and continue cooking about 5 minutes before serving.
Ingredients
  • 10 servings
  • 194 cals
  • 1/4 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
  • 1/3 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 pound fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    194
    10%
  • Fat:
    13.8
    21%
  • Carbs:
    16.1
    5%
  • Protein:
    3.6
    7%
  • Cholesterol:
    45
    15%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

10 Photos in the recipe
view all photos
You maybe like