French Spring Soup

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