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Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

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A cozy, creamy soup featuring smoky roasted red peppers and slow-simmered tomatoes, perfect for fall and easy to prepare in under 45 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large red bell peppers, roasted and peeled
  • 4 cups chopped ripe tomatoes (fresh or canned, San Marzano recommended)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • A handful fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: squeeze of lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Slice peppers in half, remove seeds, and place cut side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes until skins are blistered and blackened.
  2. Remove peppers from oven and cover with foil or a bowl to steam for 10 minutes. Peel off skins and set aside.
  3. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until translucent and soft.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and smoked paprika; cook for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Add chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  6. Add peeled roasted red peppers to the pot. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth and velvety.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and chopped fresh basil. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes or lemon juice to taste.
  8. Warm through for 5 minutes without boiling to avoid curdling.
  9. Ladle into bowls and garnish with a drizzle of cream or basil leaves if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Roasting the peppers yourself intensifies the smoky flavor. Steam peppers after roasting to make peeling easier. Add cream at the end and warm gently to avoid curdling. If soup is too thick, add more broth or water to adjust consistency. Use jarred roasted peppers as a shortcut but drain well.

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