Green Pea & Asparagus Soup with Feta, Mint & Pita Croutons - Once Upon a Chef

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 medium yellow onions, roughly chopped
• 2¾ cups frozen green peas, divided
• 1 bunch (about 1 pound) asparagus, trimmed and chopped into ½-inch pieces
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1¼ teaspoons salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Heaping ½ cup (3 ounces) feta, divided
• 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from 1 lemon
• ⅓ cup chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish
• 1 large pita, split open and cut into ½-inch squares
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove
• ¼ teaspoon salt