Easy Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
Roasted red pepper and tomato soup is one of the easiest, yet most flavorful soups you can put on your table. Red bell peppers, tomatoes, onion, and garlic are roasted to perfection and then blended together with broth for a smooth and delicious bowl of soup your taste buds will love.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- 1 Dutch Oven optional
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 3 pounds tomatoes quartered
- 4 red bell peppers cut into thick slices
- 1 large sweet onion cut into chunks
- 1 garlic bulb
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3-4 cups vegetable broth
- Fresh basil to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the top of the garlic bulb off so you can see the garlic cloves clearly. Add the tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic head to the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Use your hands to toss everything until completely coated.
- Roast for 40-45 minutes or until the vegetables are slightly charred and tender. Let cool.
- Pinch the garlic out of the garlic bulb. The cloves should slide right out. Add the garlic and roasted veggies to a blender along with 3 cups of the vegetable broth. Blend on high until smooth, about 1 minute. You may need to do this in batches depending on how big your blender is.
- Pour the soup into a large pot and place over medium-low heat. Taste and add more salt and pepper as desired. Let simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more vegetable broth if desired for a thinner soup.
- Serve with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil and freshly cracked black pepper if desired.
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Notes
- The best time to make this soup is right when the weather starts to cool down but you still have fresh tomatoes and peppers from the garden or farmers market.
- For extra richness, add a little heavy cream or sour cream to the bowl before serving. If you are dairy free, you could also add coconut cream.
- While grilled cheese and tomato soup is a classic pair, there are so many other delicious things you can pair this soup with to make it into a hearty meal. Some of our favorites are sourdough garlic knots, easy sourdough ham and cheese rolls, and sourdough cheddar biscuits.
- Add toppings to your soup for a perfect way to make each bowl special. Enjoy your soups extra spicy? Serve with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes on top. We also like adding cheese - feta cheese or parmesan cheese are great options! Add some crunch with homemade croutons (sourdough) or pine nuts. Of course, boost the flavor with fresh herbs. Basil is our favorite!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 728mg | Potassium: 1101mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 6936IU | Vitamin C: 201mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg