Creme De Legumes Quebec Recipe

• 3 tbsp. butter
• 2 minced leeks (white part only)
• 1 med. onion, minced
• 2 med. potatoes, cubed
• 2 lg. carrots, sliced
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 6 c. water
• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• 1/4 c. uncooked rice
• 14 asparagus tips, 1 inch pcs
• 1 pound fresh spinach, torn
• 2 c. lowfat milk, heated
• 3/4 c. heavy cream

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