Green Pea, Asparagus & Parsley Soup

Ingredients

• 12 cups fresh or frozen green peas
• 21 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped
• 31/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 41 medium onion, diced
• 52 cloves garlic, minced
• 62 tbsp olive oil
• 74 cups vegetable broth
• 81 tsp sea salt
• 91/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Dice the onion and mince the garlic, then sauté in olive oil until softened.

2. 2

   Add green peas and asparagus to the pan, cooking until they are bright green and tender-crisp.

3. 3

   Pour in vegetable broth and simmer the vegetables for 5-7 minutes.

4. 4

   Finely chop fresh parsley and sprinkle over the vegetables just before serving.

5. 5

   Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot as a side dish or light meal.