Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Hearty Soup (Printable Version)

Creamy Mediterranean-style soup featuring roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs with a touch of smokiness.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 large red bell peppers, halved and seeded
02 - 6 ripe tomatoes, quartered
03 - 1 large yellow onion, chopped
04 - 3 cloves garlic, peeled

→ Liquids

05 - 4 cups vegetable broth
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1/4 cup plant-based cream or heavy cream (optional)

→ Spices & Herbs

08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - Fresh basil leaves (optional)
12 - Crusty bread, for serving (optional)

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
02 - Arrange the red bell peppers cut side down, tomatoes, onion, and garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
03 - Roast in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the vegetables are soft and slightly charred.
04 - Transfer the roasted vegetables to a large pot. Add the vegetable broth, smoked paprika, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
05 - Use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender in batches to puree the soup until smooth.
06 - Stir in the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the cream if using. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed.
07 - Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve hot with crusty bread if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasting process coaxes out natural sweetness you cannot achieve any other way
  • It comes together faster than you would expect for such depth of flavor
02 -
  • Letting the vegetables get those dark charred spots is where the real flavor lives
  • Hot soup expands violently in a blender, so either use an immersion blender or let it cool first
03 -
  • Fire roasted canned tomatoes work beautifully when fresh tomatoes are out of season
  • A splash of sherry vinegar at the end wakes up all the flavors

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