Fresh Pea and Asparagus Soup with Chive Flowers

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A delicate light green soup featuring garden-fresh peas and asparagus, finished with edible chive flowers for a subtle floral touch. This french-inspired soups ready in about 30 minutes pairs fresh peas, asparagus, vegetable broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 French cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium pot, bring 1 cup vegetable broth to a simmer over medium heat, then add 2 cups fresh peas and 1 cup asparagus, and cook for 5 minutes until tender.
  2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup fresh chives and 1/4 cup chive flowers, and simmer for 2 more minutes until the vegetables are very tender.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat and puree with an immersion blender until smooth (or transfer to a regular blender in batches), then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with additional chives and chive flowers before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Fresh Pea and Asparagus Soup with Chive Flowers take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Fresh Pea and Asparagus Soup with Chive Flowers?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep fresh peas from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Fresh Pea and Asparagus Soup with Chive Flowers?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Fresh Pea and Asparagus Soup with Chive Flowers for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Fresh Pea and Asparagus Soup with Chive Flowers?

French soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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