Asparagus and Pea Soup: Real Convenience Food Recipe

Add the whole bag of asparagus to the pot and cover everything with the vegetable broth. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, if you're using them.

Bring to a simmer and cook until the asparagus is bright green and tender. If your asparagus was thawed, this will only take a couple of minutes. Turn off the heat and puree the soup directly in the pot using an immersion blender.

Add the peas to the hot soup; the residual heat will quickly thaw them. Puree again with the immersion blender until the soup is smooth. For a thicker soup, add more peas and blend until it reaches the consistency you like.

Serve the soup topped with fresh chives and a small dollop of creme fraiche, sour cream, or Greek yogurt.