FRENCH SPRING SOUP
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.
Provided by PAPERGODDESS
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Onion Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
FRENCH SPRING SOUP
This soup has a very light and delicate flavor. I make this when our asparagas patch is producing in the spring.
Provided by papergoddess
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
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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