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Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup

Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup


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  • Author: Samina Patel
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

It is very simple to make this fresh tomato soup with a zingy pop. It’s laughably easy, and the result is satisfyingly delicious.


Ingredients

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  • 5 medium-sized tomatoes
  • 1 large red pepper
  • 45 large garlic cloves
  • 56 black peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 heaped teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 vegetable stock cube dissolved in 500 ml water OR 500 ml fresh vegetable stock
  • 100 ml fresh cream
  • 78 basil leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 200 degrees Celsius and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare Vegetables: Cut the tomatoes and red pepper into thick chunks. Place them on the prepared baking tray.
  3. Roast Vegetables: Roast the tomatoes and red pepper in the oven for 40 minutes.
  4. Blend Roasted Vegetables: Once roasted, transfer the tomatoes and red pepper to a blender. Add garlic, peppercorns, olive oil, sea salt, honey, and cayenne pepper.
  5. Add Stock: Pour a little vegetable stock into the blender to facilitate a smooth blending process.
  6. Cook the Soup: Transfer the blended mixture into a saucepan. Add the remaining vegetable stock and bring to a boil over high heat.
  7. Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the fresh cream and chopped basil leaves.
  8. Final Cooking: Let the soup cook for 25 minutes on medium-low heat.
  9. Serve: Serve the soup hot, plain or with a cheese toastie. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and cream before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, replace honey with maple syrup and cream with a dairy-free alternative.
  • Roasting the vegetables enhances their natural sweetness and depth of flavor.
  • Adjust the cayenne pepper according to your heat preference.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 65 mins
  • Category: Appetizer, Soup
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American
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