Asparagus Leek Soup

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Soups
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 12
 

Ingredients:

3 large leeks -- sliced into
1 large onion -- chopped
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 medium potatoes -- peeled and diced
3 medium carrots -- thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 quarts chicken broth
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 pound fresh asparagus -- cut into 1-inch
1/2 pound fresh spinach -- chopped into
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup heavy cream
 

Preparation:

In a saucepan, saute leeks and onion in butter until tender. Add the potatoes, carrots, salt, broth and rice. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Stir in asparagus. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add spinach, pepper and cream; heat through.

 

Nutritional Information:

196 Calories (kcal); 12g Total Fat; (52% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 17g Carbohydrate; 35mg Cholesterol; 880mg Sodium