Method Sauté the green onions in a little vegetable, or olive oil, then add the asparagus, the chicken stock and the peas.Bring to a boil and then to a simmer. Add asparagus (reserving the tips for garnish) and peas. I love the peas in it for the flavor and added protein. It was so delicious. I’m on a cleanse so I tried this recipe and omg its easy fast and delicious! And I hope you love this recipe, too! And the croutons…OH the croutons!! If making croutons, reduce heat to 325 degrees F at this time. Add 2-1/4 cup of the peas, the asparagus, chicken broth, salt and pepper; increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Thank you for this! ;-) It just adds that oomph. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant and translucent. xo. Add peas, vegetable broth and almond milk and season with salt and pepper once more. Drizzle with oil of choice and season lightly with salt and pepper. How much of the asparagus stem did you use? makes for an amazing light lunch or dinner! Just made this, not only pretty easy but also delicious. We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Shay! I guess I didn’t cook the asparagus long enough in the oven or maybe I didn’t blend the soup enough in my Vitamix. Thanks so much for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications! I used light coconut cream in place of almond milk, garnished with asparagus tips, coconut cream and paprika. Hi Dana, Absolutely delicious. Cut the peeled asparagus into 3 cm (approximately 1-inch) long pieces and set aside 9 pieces. Hi Siobhan! My husband bought 5 pounds of asparagus yesterday. My boyfriend said he has never liked pea soup but he loved this one and hopes I will make it again. Also be sure to chop off any stalky ends before cooking as they can be tough and fibrous. This is the best soup ever! I followed the recipe exactly; the soup is quick, easy, and simply lovely. The nutritional yeast gives it a great added flavor. Cook until fragrant and translucent on medium-low heat. Mix in 100ml double cream and adjust the seasoning to taste. thanks for putting together such a great resource! Reduce heat if garlic begins browning. Love the soup. Love love love this soup, color, texture, taste, nutrition and simplicity!! Another great recipe. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Thanks for this yummy start to our vegan weekdays! Silly question maybe… but could cashew milk be used instead of almond milk? And in my opinion, they totally make it. (I was the pudgy kid on the playground who add Nilla wafers and Kraft M & Cheese). Friends, if you make this soup, let us know! Amount is based on available nutrient data. We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Corinne! So far I have not been disappointed by a singe recipe on this site. Great recipe! I made pan fried garlic croutons to go on top nd they were a great finishing touch. aww love this!!! I had some trouble getting mine to be really smooth – the asparagus was really stringy and wouldn’t blend properly which kind of detracts from the whole thing :/ Cheers! I love how it’s such a pretty green color, rather than some of the dark grey-ish green soups you see. Two optional finishing touches? Hi Christine, We haven’t tried a sub for peas, but another reader used zucchini and it worked well! If making croutons, reduce heat to 325 degrees F at this time. Everyone loved it, including our daughters, ages 7 & 10. I love vegan and healthy cooking. Any ideas for reasons why/solutions? Season once more with a bit more garlic powder, salt and pepper. I added white pepper with the nutritional yeast; we like things spicy. I cooked peas in butter on stop top. If serving with croutons, prep while soup is simmering by lowering oven heat to 325 degrees F. Add bread cubes to a mixing bowl. What changes would you make re-creating this recipe in the Vitamix? Happy Easter! We are so glad you enjoyed it! In a medium sized pot, heat oil. Blend soup until creamy and smooth. ok, maybe just a few marshmallows. I just love it! Can you keep it in the refrigerator for more than two days or freeze without jeopardizing taste and color? This was absolutely delish! window.__mirage2 = {petok:"b4e1f814a0da59a1be189cc79752a6196fd4de00-1610403011-86400"}; He even declined when I offered to sprinkle on some more Parmesan (and he never says no to more cheese). Asparagus and pea soup. I also used cashew milk and it was great. Made this for an out Easter Dinner. Have a question? I will definitely be making this again. It is so incredibly delicious! It tasted very fresh but also very bland and watery. Hi Susan, yes! I didn’t make any changes. I used a sweet Vidallia onion, instead of the shallots. Garlic croutons are optional, but let’s be real – I eat the soup for the croutons. Oh yum, I love asparagus! I’m trying (fingers crossed) to introduce all this good food to my kids while they are young to they grow up eating healthy unlike I did when I was a kid. Asparagus and pea soup is a vibrant green soup made using a blend of fresh and frozen ingredients with an added twist of fresh lemon. Add the peas and as soon as they come to the boil, add the asparagus. 1 Trim asparagus into 2.5cm (1in) pieces and separate the tips. :). The flavor was ok but nothing to write home about. Once hot, add 2 Tbsp oil and shallot and garlic. Any recommendation for a nut free substitute for the almond milk? Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt and pepper if desired. I cut off the bottom most tip. We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Hannah! Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. First time I followed recipe more closely. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and spread asparagus on a bare baking sheet. I made this subbing 2 Cups cooked split peas for the peas, and it was delicious! Thanks so much for the lovely review! Almond milk makes this soup so creamy and satisfying and garlic croutons add the perfect finishing touch. Nutrient-rich I used regular 2% milk in mine and zuccini instead of peas (because that’s what I had in the fridge!) THIS IS INCREDIBLE. Wow wow wow this was amazing!! Love it! Liquidise, then strain through a sieve to ensure a very smooth soup. This soup is amazing!! Pics look amazing! Also, do you have any idea how much it makes in volume – I am planning to serve in 8oz glasses and need to figure out how much to make for 60 people. And threw it all into the blender w/ only 1 cup broth. Just FYI, I added about 1 teaspoon of salt, plus a little to the asparagus, but it could have used a little bit more. Add in the chopped asparagus, with another small pinch of salt, and cook until they turn a bright green, about 2-3 minutes Add in the thawed peas and lemon zest, cooking another minute Add in the chicken stock, reduce it to medium heat, and let it come up to … What type of almond milk and veggie broth did you use? 12 ingredients. Hello, Step 5. //]]>. Soooo good! This was absolutely delish!! 1/2 a lemon. All I have is oat milk. In a greased casserole dish, layer half of the peas, asparagus cuts, mushrooms, soup, cracker crumbs, and cheddar cheese. It can be served either hot or cold and works well as a light lunch or supper or as a first course at a dinner party. Let us know if you give it a try! Leave a comment or take a picture and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram! I used spring onions instead of shallot because that was what I had. Thanks so much for the lovely review! Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. 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