Asparagus is rich in vitamins A, E, C, and K, and the green peas are high in protein and loaded with all types of B vitamins that may help energize you. I think of this trio of power greens as a tasty multi-vitamin in a bowl!
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Yield
Serves 6
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Preparation
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and sauté for 4 minutes, until softened. Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the peas and asparagus and simmer, covered, for 3 minutes longer. Carefully place half of the soup in a high-powered blender and puree until smooth, then return it to the pot. Add the parsley and thyme (if using), and stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
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Reprinted with permission from HarperCollins.
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Back to TopAgree with much what has already been said. Not very creamy, and heavy on the pea flavor. Also ,a not-unpleasant note of coconut form the oil -- but no taste of asparagus, even though I used fresh local "grass". I used chicken broth -- I always prefer it. Still, it's quite tasty and an easy way to eat a lot of veggies at once!
Kate
Southern Vermont
5/19/2023
This was a very fresh, very yummy recipe. I didn’t see the reviews but I though 8 cups of peas was a tad excessive so I only did about 6. My asparagus was already pureed bc my grandma has chewing/swallowing/digestion issues. I pureed the whole soup, though. I served it with mini corn muffins. I plan to freeze it for her lunch throughout the month. Thanks for the recipe.
Ghettosaralee
Kansas City, MO
4/1/2021
I really enjoyed this! My sister thought it was too heavy on the pea flavor, and I tend to agree, but it was still delicious. I love pea soup. Next time I'll shift the ratio so that the asparagus flavor can be more forward. I used chicken stock and it needs a lot of seasoning at the end, which was to be expected.
lauraj47479685
Boston, MA
5/16/2020
Asparagus soup only needs asparagus. The pea flavor was overwhelming. This should have been called Pea Soup. I would make it again if I wanted pea soup but as far as Asparagus Soup goes it just didn't cut it.
drom
3/8/2020
Used chicken stock and 40 asparagus stalks. Outstanding.
babel39
Plymouth, MA
12/6/2019
Just didn't taste that interesting to me. Mostly just the flavor of peas, and not creamy at all--although I did use an immersion blender, so maybe I didn't blend it enough. Wouldn't bother with it again.
leek
Seattle
3/30/2019
This must be the simplest soup to make yet it's also very delicious. I added some fresh mint and a little freshly grated Parmesan. This is an instant addition to my soup repertoire.
silvia_v
Belmont, MA
1/30/2019
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