Asparagus Soup

Name: Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (more for drizzling); 3 scallions (chopped); 2 small Yukon gold potatoes (1½ cups diced); 3 garlic cloves (minced); Heaping ½ teaspoon sea salt (more to taste); ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups water; 2 cups chopped asparagus; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard*; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; ½ teaspoon lemon zest; 1 packed cup basil; Fresh mint sprigs (optional); ¼ cup toasted pine nuts (chopped); ¼ cup fresh mint (minced); Pinch of red pepper flakes; Pinch of salt