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Prep time
10 minutes
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Cook time
1 hour
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Serves
4
Author Notes
Nothing like fresh asparagus. Instead of the typical cream version, this is lighter and the contrast of textures is subtle but surprising. —dartz
Ingredients
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1 bunch
fresh asparagus
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1/3 cup
green split peas
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1/3 cup
barley
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6 cups
water or broth
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1-3 sprigs
fresh dill
Directions
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Pressure cook the asparagus with broth or soup vegetable for homemade stock- onions, celery, dill, salt & pepper for 30 minutes. Instant pots are great for this.
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Strain the broth, remove the asparagus and discard other vegetables.
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Cut the asparagus into 1/2" pieces, add split peas and lentils and pressure cook another 30 minutes.
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Adjust seasoning and serve topped with more chopped dill, a dash of freshly grated nutmeg. Crumbled cooked bacon (non-vegetarian). or garlic croutons are good toppings.
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