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savory pea soup with asparagus and basil

 

savory-pea-soup

That’s about enough sugar to be going on with, wouldn’t you say?  I think I gained five pounds this week.

I made this right after eating all those lime bars to take me off my sugar high. It’s really easy to make.  (I think I should have put a spoon somewhere in the picture—-that might have looked nicer.)

savory pea soup with asparagus and basil

3 cups (750g) homemade or good quality chicken stock
1 10 ounce (250-300g) package frozen peas
1 cup fresh or frozen asparagus tips and stalks, cut in 2 inch pieces
10-12 fresh basil leaves
juice of one lime (or half a lemon)
salt and pepper to taste
olive oil or heavy cream for drizzling

1. In a medium sauce pan set over high heat, bring the stock to a boil. Add in asparagus and peas. Bring back to a boil.
2. Working in small batches, puree soup in a blender along with the basil leaves and lime juice. Taste soup for flavor, and add in desired amount of salt and pepper.  Garnish with a small drizzle of olive oil or cream.

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5 Responses to “savory pea soup with asparagus and basil”

  1. Patti says:

    Love your pictures! What do you use for a backdrop?

  2. Shannon says:

    I love soups, and the basil is on. Too bad I didn’t get a fall crop of peas in though. After watching Charlie and Lola Preston asked me what “jums” are. It took me a long time to figure out he was saying germs.

  3. Amy says:

    Wow! Your photos are amazing! Any secrets you would be willing to share on how you get such great shots would be awesome! I have been trying to put together a recipe book for my sister that includes photographs so any tips would be wonderful! The recipes sound great too!

  4. Becki Madsen says:

    Can’t wait to try it! I am a sucker for green food! Thanks!

  5. The color of this soup is amazing and I love that it is packed with healthy veggies and herbs.

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