Creamy Asparagus Soup with Parsley Purée Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lb. fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed, and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 cup chopped shallots
• ½ cup chopped celery
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh garlic
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup cubed Yukon gold potatoes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
• 2 cups packed fresh parsley leaves
• ½ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 3 –4 radishes, thinly sliced