Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup
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4.7
Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Description
Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup starts with diced yellow onion and minced garlic sautéed in butter until softened and fragrant. All-purpose flour is added and cooked briefly to form a roux that will thicken the soup. The sautéed mixture is then pureed together with drained roasted red peppers in a blender until smooth, creating a creamy vegetable base without cream.
This purée is returned to the pot and combined with crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried thyme, black pepper, and vegetable broth. The soup is gently simmered to blend the flavors and thicken slightly, producing a velvety texture and balanced taste with sweet notes from the red peppers and acidity from the tomatoes.
The soup is ready to serve as is, adjustable with salt to taste depending on the broth’s salt content. It pairs well with crusty bread or a light salad for a simple lunch or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion $0.32
- 4 cloves garlic $0.32
- 2 Tbsp butter $0.22
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour $0.02
- 1 oz. jar red peppers $1.99, roasted, drained
- 1 oz. can crushed tomatoes $1.19
- 1/2 tsp basil $0.05, dried
- 1/4 tsp thyme $0.02, dried
- 1/4 tsp black pepper $0.02, freshly cracked
- 2 cups vegetable broth $0.26
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add the onion and garlic to a soup pot with the butter and sauté over medium heat until the onions have softened.
- Add the flour to the pot with the onions and garlic. Continue to sauté for about two minutes.
- Transfer the onion mixture to a blender and add the roasted red peppers (drained). Purée until smooth.
- Transfer the red pepper purée back to the soup pot. Add the crushed tomatoes, basil, thyme, pepper, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine and dissolve any flour left on the bottom of the pot.
- Heat the soup over medium and allow it to come up to a simmer. Simmer the soup, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
- Taste the soup and add salt or other seasonings to your liking. The amount of salt needed will depend on the salt content of your broth. I did not add any additional salt. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 41.25 cups each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.25cups | |
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Sodium | 1821mg | 76% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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