Marina Kotova - Health & Wellness Coach, Nutritionist Serving DMV: District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, & Surrounding Areas
Time
Time : 15 min
Description
This veggie packed soup is a great way to get some greens. Asparagus is a great source of nutrients including fiber, folate and vitamins A, C and K.
Directions
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large soup pot. Add the onion and leek and saute until golden. add chopped celery sauté for 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and vegetable broth. bring to a slow boil, then cover, lower the heat, and simmer gently until the asparagus is tender (about 15 minutes).
Step 2
Stir in the peas and dill and continue to simmer briefly until the peas are tender.
Step 3
Blend ingredients with immersion blender, food processor, or blender until smoothly pureed.
Step 4
Blend ingredients with immersion blender, food processor, or blender until smoothly pureed.
Step 5
Garnish with steam asparagus and dill
Ingredients
About 4 servings.
1 pound asparagus
1 leek
2 sticks of celery
1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
8 ounces frozen green peas
1 cup chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
2-3 cups vegetable broth salt and pepper to taste