Single Recipe
Asparagus and Pea Soup: Real Convenience Food
Ingredients For Step 1:
- garlic
- onion
Step 1:
Chop the garlic and onions.
Ingredients For Step 2:
- garlic
- onion
- extra virgin olive oil
Step 2:
Saute the onions in the EVOO, adding the garlic after a couple of minutes; cook until the onions are translucent.
Ingredients For Step 3:
- red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper
- asparagus
- broth
Step 3:
Add the whole bag of asparagus and cover everything with the broth. Season with salt and pepper and a pinch of red pepper flakes, if using.Simmer until the asparagus is bright green and tender (if you've thawed the asparagus it will only take a couple of minutes). Turn off the heat and puree using an immersion blender.
Ingredients For Step 4:
- creme fraiche
- greek yogurt
- sour cream
- chives
- peas
- soup
Step 4:
Add peas (the heat of the soup will quickly thaw them) and puree until smooth; add more until it reaches the thickness you like.Top with chives and a small dollop of creme fraiche or sour cream or greek yogurt.