ROASTED ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND PARMESAN CROUTONS

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Roasted Asparagus Soup with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Parmesan Croutons image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 slices bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 leeks, rinsed well and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Roasted asparagus, chopped, about 4 cups
1 baking potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup diced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
Special Equipment: Immersion blender, optional
Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Arrange bread cubes on prepared baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle cubes with parmesan cheese. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • While the croutons are baking, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, or until soft. Add bay leaves and thyme and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add asparagus, potato and broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium, partially cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until potato is fork tender. Remove bay leaves, and using an immersion blender, or a regular *blender working in batches, puree soup until smooth. Ladle soup into bowls and top with sundried tomatoes and croutons.

Jake Turk
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I'm going to make this soup for my next dinner party.


Eddie Crownover
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This soup is a must-try for any asparagus lover.


Topman Folorunsho
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I can't wait to try this soup! It looks so delicious.


Wasif shah
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Joseph Daniel
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I'm always looking for new and interesting soup recipes. This one definitely fits the bill!


Rafay Swati
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Usama Joyia
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I've also frozen this soup for later. It reheats really well.


Tikno
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I usually make it on the weekend and then reheat it for lunch or dinner during the week.


Hannah Nene
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The Parmesan croutons were the perfect finishing touch to this soup. They added a nice crunch and cheesy flavor.


Anne Eli
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I'm not a huge fan of sun-dried tomatoes, but they really worked in this soup. They added a nice depth of flavor.


younusul alam
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I usually have some leftover from when I make roasted asparagus as a side dish.


Mutagubya Lawrence
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I love how versatile this soup is. I've made it with different types of cheese, vegetables, and even proteins. It always turns out delicious.


Nahid Rabby
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This soup is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight meal. I served it with a side of crusty bread and a salad.


Jega Jega
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I'm not usually a fan of asparagus soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of tang from the sun-dried tomatoes.


Shahwaiz Abbasi
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This roasted asparagus soup was heavenly! The flavors of the roasted asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese came together perfectly. The croutons added a nice crunchy texture.