Lunche for 4

Pea Asparagus Soup

Name: Pea Asparagus Soup
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 yellow onions; 2 3/4 cups frozen green peas; 1 bunch asparagus; 4 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbsp honey; heaping 1/2 cup feta; 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint (optional); 1 large pita; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 tsp salt

$7.44for 450 minServes 4

Green peas and asparagus simmer with onions and broth, then blend smooth and finish with feta, mint, and lemon.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.8 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.8 lb	$1.03Typical price
	Frozen vegetables, 14 oz$0.10/oz typical	14 oz	$1.38Typical price
	Asparagus, a little$3.49/lb typical	a little	$0.13Typical price
	Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical	33 oz	$2.32Typical price
	Feta, 0.5 oz$0.70/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.35Typical price
	Mint, 0.25$1.99 each typical	0.25	$0.33Typical price
	Pita, 1$0.55 each typical	1	$0.55Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.44

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

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Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperHoney or maple syrup

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50 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
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Typical price

$1.86 per serving$7.44 for 4

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Ingredients

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 yellow onions
2 3/4 cups frozen green peas
1 bunch asparagus
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp honey
heaping 1/2 cup feta
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint (optional)
1 large pita
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic
1/4 tsp salt

Steps

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onions for 8 minutes.
Add the asparagus, peas, chicken broth, salt, and pepper, then bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer the soup for 20 minutes until the asparagus is tender.
Blend the soup until smooth, stir in the honey and lemon juice, and keep it warm over low heat.
Cut the pita into pieces, toss it with 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and salt, and bake on a sheet pan at 400 F for 8 minutes.
Top each bowl with feta, mint, and pita croutons.