Cheesy Cauliflower Soup with Asparagus Pesto

INGREDIENTS

Approx 18 spears of asparagus

1/4 tsp

Basil, dried

head Cauliflower

4 cloves

Garlic

1/2 tbsp

Of dried parsley

Russet potato [optional but delicious, large

Yellow onion, white

1 1/2 cups

Vegetable stock

1 tbsp

Your favorite healthy oil [olive

Cranks of freshly ground black pepper

Garnish with dried parsley and red pepper flakes

sprinkle Red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp

Salt

Salt and pepper

1/4 cup

Olive oil, extra virgin

1/4 cup

Pine nuts [or walnuts

1/2 cup

Parmesan cheese

3 oz

Parmigiano reggiano or peccorino romano cheese

1.5 cups [12 oz] of evaporated milk [heavy cream or half +half will work in a pinch!]

1/4-1/2 cup of asparagus pesto [click for recipe or see below]