Roasted Red Pepper And Tomato Soup
Is there anything better than tomato soup? Yes, it's this Roasted Red Pepper And Tomato Soup. Perfect with a grilled cheese on a chilly day!
Ingredients
- 4 red bell pepper large
- 6 tomato medium
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced, medium
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- salt to taste, freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- basil for garnish, optional, fresh, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Halve the red peppers and tomatoes, removing seeds and stems from the peppers. Arrange on a baking sheet.
- Roast peppers and tomatoes for 25-30 minutes until charred and soft. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Peel the skins off the roasted peppers and tomatoes, discard skins, and add the vegetables to the pot.
- Add vegetable broth, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Simmer for 20 minutes, then blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1.458mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 550mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2.237IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.