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Asparagus Pea Soup

Asparagus Pea Soup
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This creamy spring soup, courtesy of Au Bon Pain, is a delicious way to eat more seasonal vegetables. Petite peas give it a subtle sweetness that pairs nicely with the salty Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. A hint of fresh chives and a bit of heavy cream finish this silky soup perfectly, making it a welcome addition to any spring meal.Click here for more of our best soup recipes.
Servings
6
servings
Asparagus Pea Soup
Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 cup onion, medium dice
  • ½ cup celery, medium dice
  • 2 bunches asparagus, cooked and chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup petite green peas, frozen
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 6 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon parmigiano-reggiano cheese
  • juice of half a lemon
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
Directions
  1. In a heavy bottomed soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and celery until they begin to sweat and soften, approximately 5—7 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped asparagus (reserve the tops), peas, and garlic; cook about 1 minute more.
  3. Add the vegetable stock and bring it to a boil. Partially cover the pot, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. Remove the soup from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the ingredients to your preferred consistency. Return the soup to low heat and add the heavy cream, chives, Parmigiano-Reggiano, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Bring the soup to a low simmer for five minutes before serving with the reserved asparagus tops.
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