Every so often I crave soup and today happened to be one of those days. Soup is an ideal go-to meal because you can create a soup based on whatever you have in your fridge. Today, I was actually planning to make a thai curry which is why I had a few bell peppers sitting in my fridge. Well, I guess that plan failed because I used up all the red peppers to make a roasted red pepper and tomato soup. A much better choice, if you ask me!
Tomato soup has always been a comfort food of mine. But add in some red bell peppers and the result is electrifying. These two vegetables were meant to be paired. It’s that simple. But the real secret in getting this pairing of incredible flavours to shine is to roast the vegetables. The roasting process creates magic. You can taste the intense flavours that result in every single spoonful.
And it doesn’t stop there. Along with intense flavours comes immense health benefits. You know the saying “an apple a day, keeps the doctor away”? Well, can I suggest changing it to “a red bell pepper a day, keeps the doctor away”? Here’s the quick run-down on why I think that should be:
- red peppers contains more vitamin C than the daily requirement
- red peppers are a powerful antioxidant
- red peppers help prevent anemia (due to their folate and vitamin B6 content)
- red peppers can activate metabolic rate, aka. help you burn more calories!
I could continue, but I am already sold.
In my experience, it has been hard to incorporate such a nutritious vegetable into my diet (apart from in a boring veggie and dip platter). So this soup is such a life-saver! I personally make double the batch and freeze the rest for a colder day. I highly suggest you do the same this summer! Seriously, double or triple the quantity 🙂
Tip: for extra creamy soup, add 1/2 cup of milk or cream.
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
Prep Time: 10 mins- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 4 cups
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Ingredients
- 2 red bell peppers, seeded and halved
- 3 tomatoes, cored and halved
- 1/2 medium onion, quartered
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
- 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
- 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon. ground cayenne pepper, or more to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Place red pepper, tomatoes, onion and garlic on a baking tray. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Arrange the tomatoes and bell peppers with the cut-side up. Bake for 45 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable broth on medium heat. Add the roasted vegetables (reserve half a red bell pepper for garnish), tomato paste, parsley, paprika and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine. Simmer for ten minutes.
- In a food processor or blender, purée the soup and transfer back into the pot. Cook on low heat for another 5 minutes. If you desire a thicker consistency, cook a few minutes longer. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Pour the soup into a bowl and garnish with the reserved roasted red pepper. Serve with crackers.
This soup was easy to make and delicious. It might be a little spicy for my kids with the cayenne pepper – we’ll see. But I like the spice.
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Made this soup tonight – but cooked it in my 10 qt. Electric Pressure cooker. in 30 minutes with a 10-minute natural release. Then pureed it in my Ninja bullet and returned it to the pot to thicken it a bit. I also used Mrs. Dash Original seasoning – 1 teaspoon – in place of the Italian seasoning and 1 teaspoon of sugar to help cut the acid in the peppers and tomatoes. It turned out fantastic and now I have enough for 8 lunches frozen in 1 – 1/2 cup portions in freezer bags for when the weather is cold and rainy. I really liked that everything is natural with no MSG or preservatives. The tomato paste that I used is Hunts – no MSG in that. Thanks for posting this recipe.
No problem Kathi! So glad you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
Hi,
How is this soup if you make the night before and serve it the next day? Does it heat up well? Will it get too thick? Do I need any tricks? I can’t wait to try it!
Hi Jenny, this soup heats up very well the next day. It may get slightly thicker as the water evaporates when heating. You can gradually add more water until it is the consistency that you want. If you find that you added too much water, just keep heating until the soup thickens out again.
Your soup sounds and looks sooo good! I love it! Can’t wait to make it!
Thanks, Claudia! Enjoy 🙂
My mom loves to do this soup! Definitely a recipe to keep around!
Thanks, Ana!
What kind of bread would be good for this recipe?
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Any bread or cracker! I personally love French bread 🙂
Looks good but not something I would try. I cannot see myself drinking any soup with tomatoes…
Thanks, Mardene! The soup could still work with less tomatoes and more red pepper 🙂
I’ve never liked tomato soup but i think I’ll give this recipe a try, it looks so good!
Thanks, Amy!
I love making tomato soup. I had a recipe from the Shakers that we loved. I’ve never made any with roasted peppers (although I have a jar of peppers in my pantry!) I remember making my Papa tomato soup and he asked for the pepper “because it looks naked.” Good memory!
What a great story! Well, if you have those peppers in the pantry, then you have no excuse not to add it in 🙂
That sounds really good. I love tomato soup, so this would be interesting to try out. I’ve never had it like this before.
Thanks, Kathy! Enjoy 🙂
This seems simple. My daughters love the Trader Joe’s Roasted Pepper soup, and this seems like a from-scratch alternative I’m going to give it a try..
Yup, that’s what I love about this.. it’s easy 🙂 Enjoy!
I’ll probably make this once our farmers’ market has tomatoes. Supermarket tomatoes are too bland for something that looks this good.
That’s a good idea. I can only imagine how much tastier this would have been with fresh, organic, local tomatoes. Yum!
Thanks for sharing this soup recipe. It kinda exciting to taste once tried ‘coz of its “electrifying” taste. Peppers and spicy foods are love
No problem, Nicole! Enjoy 🙂
That looks so delicious! I love tomato soup. I can’t wait to try your recipe.
Thanks, Lexie! Let me know how it turned out for you 🙂
I am making tomato soup this weekend to drop off at a family members house. Might do a 2nd batch with some red peppers.
Yes! Give it a try 🙂
These are two of my favorite vegetables. I’m sure this soup is bursting with flavors. I can’t wait to try this.
Enjoy! 🙂
I think I’d really love this recipe! I love the color and it sounds like it has tons of flavor! We’ll be having it on the menu soon!
That’s great, Jessica! Enjoy 🙂
Tomato soup is one of my favorites, especially with grilled cheese! This is a lovely flavor combination, I’m sure the roasted red pepper makes the soup more flavorful!
It sure does! And my mouth is salivating from your grilled cheese comment.. that would be PERFECT!
I can practically taste the pop of flavor already. Oh my, my, my this sounds good!
Thanks, Liz!
I love the taste of red pepper. This soup looks so good!
Thanks, Marisa!
Yummy that sounds good – especially since you roast the veggies first.
Thanks, Michelle. I think roasting first brings out a different kind of flavour that is just impeccable!
I am so drooling over this recipe.It looks yummy.I love tomato soup.Have to save this so I can make it.Your pics look beautiful.
Thanks, Eva! I hope you love it 🙂
This sounds delicious. It will be wonderful on rainy, chilly days.
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Thanks, Melisa! I agree, it is perfect for a cold day 🙂
Wow, this soup looks divine, Sam! That colour is simply amazing – so vibrant. I love that you have listed the health benefits of capsicums too – there are just so many!!
Thanks, Lisa!! 🙂
This looks god. I am not a fan of tomato soup but my husband loves it.
Thanks, Laura! It would be perfect for him then 🙂
Hi Sam,
Homemade tomato soup is a staple in our house, but I never thought to throw red pepper in. It sounds like it will add a great zip. Thanks for the recipe. I love the fresh ingredients and seasonings you’re using.
Thanks, Dr. Becky! Yes, change it up and throw in a pepper, you will love it!
I love red peppers! This soup looks so yummy, I wonder how this would taste chilled.
Thanks, Tara! I haven’t tried it chilled yet… I will have to give it a try and get back to you 🙂
Yum I adore roasts red peppers- they are so sweet and smoky. This soup looks amazing and right in time for pepper season!
Thanks, Abbey! I agree!!
I have to admit I am a sucker for tomato soup and this sounds absolutely amazing – I but the pepper adds a lovely edge to it. x
Thanks, Sarah! It is nice to change things up once in a while 🙂
Your soup looks absolutely divine! great recipe!
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Thank you, Lyndsey!
not a fan of tomato but this looks pretty cool
Thanks! 🙂
Panera used to have a roasted red pepper tomato soup that I loved. I’m guessing this would be even better since it’s homemade! Saving to try later!
I agree! Anything homemade is better 🙂
I wouldn’t be too upset about not having Thai curry because you used the red peppers to make this soup. I think this soup looks great And love the combination of tomatoes and red peppers.
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Thanks, Mark! Enjoy 🙂
That sounds awesome. I can’t wait to try it next winter when we start eating soup again.
I love both roasted red pepper soups and tomato soup – you’ve put them together in a beautiful blend! I might take your advice with a swirl of cream, just for a little more decadence!
Enjoy, Lisa! 🙂
That looks so delicious! I love the vibrant colour. Will definitely be making a batch of this for my boys and I to enjoy.
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Thank you! Let me know how it turns out 🙂
This is one of our favorite soups in the family – I’ve given up roasting my own peppers now that I have two kids since the ones in the jar have worked out well for us and a huge time saver.
That’s a great idea and would definitely save a lot of time!
I love tomato soups, they’re so easy and delicious! But I’ve never tried the roasted bell pepper version, looks good though so I gotta try it sometime