*Feel free to use zucchini instead of asparagus.
**You can use 1 teaspoon
ground ginger instead.
***I prefer to add avocado at the end of cooking to preserve its nutritional goodness to the maximum. Besides, soup with fresh avocado has a nice light green color that darkens a bit as avocado gets more cooked.
Variations: For a vegan option use coconut oil, omit the bacon and use water or vegetable-based broth.