French Soup with Spring Veggies

1 lb leeks, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic
a few tablespoons butter
7 C of veggie broth/chicken broth
2 large carrots, chopped
1 bunch of asparagus, chopped into 1/2 pieces
1/2 C Aborio rice
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
1 C milk
1 C cream
1-2 C fresh spinach
fresh basil, rosemary, oregano, parsley, thyme to taste (I use them in large amounts :)

Saute onion, garlic, leeks, rice in butter. Add broth and bring to simmer. Add carrots, asparagus and herbs, cook until tender. Separately make a roux with butter and flour. Add milk and cream (you can just use milk :) and cook until thickened and pour into the broth & veggies. Add spinach...