Mint flavoured Asparagus Soup

Ingredients:

• Asparagus -1 bunch
• Chopped onion – 50 g
• Fresh green peas – 50 g
• Potato - 1
• Garlic cloves – 2
• Pepper powder – ¼ Tea spoon
• Salt
• Mint leaves – few
• Oil – 2 Table spoon

 Method:

• Wash and trim a bit on both ends of asparagus. Then cut them into one inch pieces.
• In a pan heat oil and add onion and a pinch of salt. Fry until onion becomes slightly brown.
• Add asparagus, chopped potato, green peas and garlic cloves. Mix and close the lid. Cook until vegetables are tender. Stir frequently. The content will cook by using water in the vegetables. So need not to add additional water for cooking.
• Allow them to cool and grind them with mint leaves.
• Boil 150 ml water in a pan and allow it to boil. Add ground mixture and simmer for few mins.
• Adjust salt and pepper. Bring it to boil and turn off heat.
• Garnish with blanched asparagus bits, green peas and nuts.