bowl of goodness

radish leaf, spinach and asparagus soup

ingredients:

1. 3 cloves of Garlic
2. 8 spring onions
3. 1 small bundle of fresh french breakfast radishes with leaves
4. 200g asparagus
5. 1 tsp olive oil
6. 1 slice of fresh ginger root
7. 3 cups water
8. 200g spinach
9. 1 tbsp rice vinegar
10. salt and pepper to taste
11. 25g fresh mint
12. a splash of soy cream

directions:

1. wash the spring onions,  chop and discard the top ends off. chop the white and light green sections. set the dark green stems aside.
2. washing the radishes, remove the leaves and set aside. slice the radishes in half.
3. snap off the ends of the asparagus, discard the ends and chop asparagus spears.
4. crush the garlic cloves with the knife and finely chop. 
5. heat the olive oil in a medium pan over a high heat. add garlic, spring onion and radishes. cook for 2-3 minutes stirring occasionally.
6. pour in the 3 cups of water. add the ginger and asparagus pieces. bring to a simmer. reduce the heat to a medium to low heat and Simmer for 10 minutes. 
7. add dark green spring onions steam, radish leaves and spinach. stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
8. transfer to a blender and blend 1/3 of soup at a time.
9. add mint leaves, rice vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. blend once more until smooth.
10. pour the soup back into the pan and bring to the boil stirring quickly. reduce heat and keep on low until ready to serve. 
11. ladle into a serving bowl and pour a splash of soy cream.
12. enjoy!