French Spring Soup

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
A warm and hearty soup perfect for springtime
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Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
312
Sugar
7g
Fat
16g
As the weather begins to warm up, this French Spring Soup is the perfect transitional recipe. Packed full of fresh spring vegetables, it's the perfect way to use up all the produce that's in season. With its rich and creamy texture, this soup is also incredibly comforting and satisfying. Plus, it's so easy to make that you won't even need to break a sweat in the kitchen.

Instructions

1.Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2.Add the chopped onions and leeks and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
3.Add the chopped carrots and potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.
4.Add 2 quarts of water and 4 teaspoons of salt, bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low.
5.Add the rice and simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
6.Meanwhile, blanch the asparagus for 2 minutes in boiling water and then add to the soup.
7.Add the chopped spinach and simmer for another 5 minutes.
8.Stir in the cream or half-and-half and serve immediately.

PROS

This soup is high in vitamins and minerals due to the variety of vegetables in the recipe.

The addition of cream or half-and-half makes it rich and satisfying.

CONS

The addition of cream or half-and-half makes this soup high in calories and fat.

It may not be suitable for those who are lactose intolerant.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is packed with nutrients including vitamins A and C, iron, and calcium.
Asparagus is a great source of fiber, folate, and vitamins C and K.
Spinach is also high in vitamins A and C as well as calcium and iron.
This soup is perfect for those looking to eat a healthy and balanced diet.

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