Asparagus and Peas Soup

 

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup green peas fresh or frozen
• 1 bunch of asparagus trimmed
• 2 cups almond milk
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon crushed pepper 
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper/chili flakes
• Juice of a half lemon

Instructions

1. Trim the asparagus, place them on a lined baking sheet and add a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Roast them in the oven for 15 min @ 400° F.
3. In the meantime, in a large pot, add 1 cup of peas and sauté until they are bright green, about 2 minutes.
4. Add salt, pepper, almond milk and let the milk heat up on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
5. Turn off the heat and let the peas and milk sit together until the asparagus gets ready.
6. Transfer the peas, milk, and roasted asparagus to a blender and blend till it's smooth.
7. Pour the blended soup back to the bowl, add 1 cup of water, and heat on medium heat until its simmering. Add red chili flakes and Adjust the salt and pepper.
8. Turn off the heat and add lemon juice and stir it in. Serve it to Lord hot with a side of your choice.