Asparagus Chicken Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Clean the asparagus and cut away the woody lower part of the stalk. If using white asparagus, peel the stalks using a vegetable peeler and starting peeling right under the head of the asparagus.
2. 2
   Cut the asparagus into pieces, about 4 cm/ 1.6 inch long.
3. 3
   Pour the stock into a soup pot and bring to a boil.
4. 4
   In the meantime chop the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
5. 5
   Add to the stock, together with the asparagus and the grated garlic clove. Cook for about 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Add the peas and the soba noodles and continue cooking for another 5 minutes or according to the packet's instructions. If you use other noodles, follow the cooking instructions and adjust the cooking time accordingly.
7. 7
   In the meantime shred the leek very finely and chop the herbs.
8. 8
   Add them to the soup and adjust the taste with salt and pepper.
9. 9
   Serve immediately