Ingredients

250g

asparagus

1 tsp

natural sea salt, plus extra to serve

1 tsp

organic pink peppercorns, plus extra to serve

100ml

pouring cream or coconut cream

large basil leaf

English Asparagus is so tasty and the colour makes a cheerful attractive soup with plenty of vitamins. Adding pink peppercorns really perks up the colours and gives it a little kick on your spoon

Rceipe for 4

Method

Place asparagus in a large pan and cover with water. Add organic salt and organic pink peppercorns and poach until cooked.
Drain and reserve 100ml of cooking water and the organic pink peppercorns.
Cut 4 of the nicest tips off for use later as a garnish.
Put the asparagus and water into a blender and blend to a fine purée. Add the cream and basil leaf then season with a little more salt to your taste.
Serve the soup hot or cold and garnished with asparagus tips and lightly crushed pink peppercorns.