Roasted Asparagus and Shrimp Soup with Parmesan Cheese Croutons
Recipe from
Swanson Broth & Stock
Roasting asparagus, tomatoes, onion and garlic in oil intensifies the flavors. Add the roasted vegetables to chicken broth with shrimp and top with Parmesan croutons to make a scrumptious soup.

Servings:
4
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Ingredients
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1 lb.thin asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 4 cups)see savings

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2large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)see savings

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1small sweet onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)see savings

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2cloves garlic, choppedsee savings

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2 tbsp.olive oilsee savings

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4 cupsSwanson® Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness or Certified Organic)see savings

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1 lb.cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and coarsely choppedsee savings

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4 slicesPepperidge Farm® Parmesan Texas Toastsee savings

Directions
1.
Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the asparagus, tomatoes, onion and garlic into a 17 x 11-inch roasting pan. Pour the oil over the vegetables and toss to coat. Bake for 25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
2.
Heat the broth in a 4-quart saucepan over high heat to a boil. Add the vegetables and shrimp. Cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Season to taste.
3.
Prepare the toast slices according to the package directions. Cut the toasts into bite-size pieces. Divide the soup mixture among 4 serving bowls and top with the toast pieces.
Tips:
Substitute 1 can (about 14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained, for the fresh tomatoes. Add with the broth in Step 2.
Consider featuring this soup as a light and delicious first course, served in smaller portions. Makes 8 first course servings.
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