Creamy Potato Spring Vegetable Soup with Sunflower Seed Pesto

1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2 Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

3 Cut the multigrain bread slices into large cubes

4 Place the raw sunflower seeds, olive oil, and parsley into a food processor or
blender and pulse until smooth.

5 Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6 Use a small knife to spread the pesto onto the bread cubes and place it on the
prepared baking sheet.

7 Place in the oven and bake for 10 -15 minutes.

8 Remove from oven and set aside.

9 Peel the potatoes and cut them into small pieces.

10 Chop the carrots, asparagus spears, and cauliflower into small pieces.

11 In a pot, over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.

12 Add the potato pieces and stir to coat them with the butter.

13 Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

14 Add the scallions to the pot and cook, stirring frequently until the scallions
soften.

15 Add the rest of the vegetables to the pot and stir to combine everything.

16 Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

17 Cook, stirring frequently for about 3 minutes.

18 Add the broth to the pan and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and
simmer the vegetables until they are completely soft. About 20 minutes,

19 Add the heavy cream to the pot. Stir to combine the liquids. Cook for another 5
minutes.

20 Use a hand mixer to partially puree the mixture. Leave some of the vegetable
pieces intact for color and texture. Alternately, transfer the mixture to a food
processor or blender and pulse, until the mixture is partially pureed then
return the mixture to the pot.

21 Season with salt and pepper. Let cook for another 5 minutes.

22 Remove from heat. Divide the soup among four soup bowls.

23 Place a few of the sunflower seed pesto croutons on top of each bowl of soup,
garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve.

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