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.

Suddatiktolk offical_king
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation.


Vanessa Ramirez
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This soup was a bit too salty for my taste. I think it would be better to use less salt or to omit the Parmesan cheese altogether.


Leyania Mitchell
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This soup is a must-try for asparagus lovers! The roasted asparagus gives it a rich, smoky flavor and the sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan add a nice touch of tanginess and crunch. I highly recommend serving it with a side of crusty bread.


Ruvie Drip
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I'm giving this recipe 4 stars. The soup was delicious and the croutons were the perfect addition. However, I found the roasting process to be a bit time-consuming.


Odette Pierre
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Overall, this was a good recipe. It was easy to follow and the soup turned out well. I would definitely make it again.


Osei Yeboah
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The soup was good, but the croutons were a bit too hard for my liking.


Abid Hasan
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more salt and pepper, and maybe some additional herbs or spices.


Hassan Sunny66
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I'm not usually a fan of asparagus soup, but this recipe changed my mind! The roasting process really brings out the flavor of the asparagus and the sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan add a nice depth of flavor.


Sitwala Mundia
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This soup was easy to make and turned out delicious! I used fresh asparagus from my garden and it really made a difference in the flavor. The croutons were the perfect finishing touch.


Lincoln Poe
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation. I highly recommend this recipe.


Md Ontor
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This soup was a hit with my family! The roasted asparagus gave it a lovely smoky flavor, and the sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan croutons added a nice touch of tanginess and crunch. I will definitely be making this soup again.