Asparagus and green pea soup
This vegan asparagus and green pea soup is delicate, healthy and very easy to make. It’s ideal as a starter in a festive menu or at a dinner party. Serve it with crostini or scones.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat the oil in a saucepan, then add the leeks. Gently sauté until soft then add the garlic and cook for a minute.
- Add the stock and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the asparagus and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the peas and cook for another 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the parsley.
- Using a hand-held blender purée it until you get a smooth, silky soup. Add more stock if it’s too thick. Reheat if necessary.
- Serve with chopped parsley scattered on top.