Creamy Spring Greens Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 TBSP butter ((or coconut oil))
• 2 leeks ((sliced))
• 1 medium yellow onion ((diced))
• 8 oz fresh mushrooms ((sliced))
• 3 cloves garlic ((minced))
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 lb fresh asparagus ((trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces))
• 8 oz artichoke hearts ((chopped))
• 8 oz cream cheese ((cubed, optional))
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• ¼ cup parsley
• 2 TBSP Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes ((optional))
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• ½ cup heavy cream ((or coconut milk))