Creamy Asparagus and Pea Soup

Ingredients

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  Olive or avocado oil
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  12 ounces (1 large bundle) asparagus, trimmed
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  10 ounces (~2 cups) fresh or frozen peas
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  4 cloves garlic, minced
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  1 shallot, thinly sliced
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  Salt + Pepper
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  1 1/2 cups Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original Almondmilk or Almond Breeze Extra Creamy Almondmilk
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  1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
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  1-2 Tbsp nutritional yeast (optional | for a slightly cheesy flavor)
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  1/2 lemon, juiced (optional, for brightness)
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  2 cups bread (any kind), cubed
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  1/4 cup olive oil (or other neutral oil)
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  1/4 tsp each garlic powder, salt + pepper, dried oregano, dried basil