What herbaceous flowering perennial was once classified in the Lily family, is cousin to the onion and garlic, and whose fruit is a small red berry that is poisonous to humans?

Greek writings have described asparagus as an Aphrodesiac, but scientific studies have raved about asparagus’ medicinal benefits from everything to a clean diuretic, to reducing blood pressure to aiding in urinary tract disorders....

Do you want to grow an easy crop that will reproduce year after year with virtually little care? 

I have a plant for you to try....

ASPARAGUS

Asparagus Soup Shooters

2-3 T. coconut oil

2 small leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, thickly sliced (about 3 cups)

1 1/2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed, spears coarsely chopped

4 cups vegetable stock 

3 cups chopped spinach, dandelion greens, and kale

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

3/4 cup diced peeled pitted avocado and 3 T. cilantro (optional)

Preparation:

Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus and stock; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 8 minutes. Add greens, cover and simmer until wilted, about 4-6 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Transfer soup to large bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool, then cover and chill until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.

Season to taste with lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Divide into large shot glasses and top with small diced avocado and cilantro.