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Ingredients
3Tbspolive oil
1onion
2garlic cloves
450gasparagus
225gfennel
225gleek
15gtarragon
1litre of vegetable stock
lemon juice to taste
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
2handfuls of almonds
1handful sunflower seeds
1handful pumpkin seeds
6sprigs of tarragon
dairy-free cream
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add finely chopped onion and fry until soft. Add crushed garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
Chop asparagus, fennel and leek. Add to the pan along with the tarragon. Fry gently for a couple of minutes then add the vegetable stock. Bring to the boil, then cook covered under medium heat for 20 mins.
When the vegetables are cooked whizz the soup until smooth. Season with lemon juice.
TOPPINGS
Chopped almonds and tarragon. Mix in sunflower and pumpkin seeds.
Serve the soup with a sprinkle of toppings and a dollop of cream on top.