Spicy Asparagus Soup

Ingredients

• 300 g asparagus, trimmed
• 400 ml lightly salted water
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 shallot, diced
• 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
• 400 ml reduced-fat coconut milk
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce or coconut aminos
• watercress, for garnish, optional

Directions

1. Place the asparagus and salted water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cook for 3 minutes.
2. Blend the asparagus with its cooking water until smooth.
3. Heat the sesame oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, shallot and white pepper and sauté for 1 minute.
4. Stir in the asparagus purée and coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, then stir in the soy sauce or coconut aminos.
5. Adjust the seasoning, garnish with watercress if desired and serve hot.