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-in (13-mm) pieces
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1¼ teaspoons salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Heaping ½ cup (3 oz) feta, divided
• 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice, (from 1 lemon)
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint, (plus more for garnish)
• 1 large pita, (split open and cut into ½-in (13-mm) squares)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• ¼ teaspoon salt