Name: Super Green Asparagus and Pea Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Modern European
Ingredients: 500g (1.1 lbs) fresh asparagus, tough ends snapped off, cut into 2.5 cm (1-inch) pieces (reserve 4 tips for garnish); 225g (8 oz or about 1.5 cups) frozen green peas, no need to thaw; 1 large shallot (about 50g / 1.7 oz), finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, plus more to taste; 950 ml (4 cups) good quality vegetable broth, preferably low sodium; 1/4 cup (6g) fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped, plus 4-6 small whole leaves for garnish; 1-2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, to taste; 60g (1/4 cup) crème fraîche, plus 1-2 tablespoons for garnish; Pinch of granulated sugar (optional, to enhance sweetness)

Magic Sous

Super Green Asparagus and Pea Soup — Magic Sous