Cheesy Cauliflower Soup with Asparagus Pesto

Ingredients

• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 TBSP parsley
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1/4-1/2 tsp salt
• 1 head of cauliflower
• 18 spears of asparagus
• 1/4-1/2 tsp of salt
• 1 white/yellow onion ((chopped to yield 1 cup))
• 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced ((optional but delicious))
• 1.5-2 cups vegetable stock
• 1.5 cups evaporated milk, heavy cream, or half + half
• 1/4-1/2 cup asparagus pesto ((see below for recipe))
• 1 TBSP your favorite healthy oil
• 2 cranks of freshly ground black pepper
• 2 TBSP freshly grated parmigiano reggiano or peccorino romano cheese
• 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts