Asparagus and Pea Spring Soup With Grilled Ham ‘N Cheese - Recipes List

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bulb fennel, chopped
• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and thinly sliced on bias
• 2 large leeks, whites and light greens cut into half moons
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• Salt and pepper
• 2 cups shelled fresh peas
• 1 cup shelled favas, fresh or defrosted or frozen shelled edamame
• 1 quart chicken or vegetable stock
• 8 slices good quality peasant bread
• Softened butter
• 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons crème fraiche
• Thinly sliced cornichons
• 8 slices Gruyère or Swiss cheese
• 3/4 pound imported mild ham, such as Mandrange
• 8 slices ripe brie or Camembert
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 cup packed parsley and mint leaves combined