Asparagus and Leek Soup

Ingredients

• 1 onion, finely diced
• 4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 1 large leek, roots and dark green tops removed, rinsed, and finely diced
• 1 ½ pounds asparagus, ends removed, roughly chopped
• 4 cups frozen peas
• 6 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• Kosher salt
• Aleppo pepper flakes
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Toasted pine nuts
• Asparagus tips