4 asparagus soup with saffron Recipes

vegetable broth or 4 1/2-5 cups chicken broth, crumbled saffron thread, shelled natural pistachios or 1/3 cup pine nuts, asparagus (about 3 large bunches), russet potato (baking), margarine, fresh flat-leaf parsley, fresh ground black pepper

vegetable oil, onion, minced, garlic, minced, grain rice, butter (optional), fresh asparagus (can use 8 oz package. frozen ), broth (chicken or vegetable), seasoning salt (optional), red pepper flakes (optional), ground black pepper (i use white pepper), cream (or 1 tbsp unsweetened soymilk or milk), saffron (optional), croutons , 3-4 per bowl, fresh ground pepper

olive oil, head garlic, dried basil, red bell pepper, dry lentils, chicken broth, carrot, shredded, onion, grated, asparagus tips, sweet peas, white sugar, orange marmalade, curry powder, saffron, kosher salt, ground black pepper to taste