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

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Recipe and image sourced from: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/50030/french-spring-soup/