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Turkish Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
Simple, light, and satisfying, this vegan roasted red pepper soup with Turkish flavors is perfect for cold, post-holiday evenings, when you want something lighter yet warming and filling. The red peppers add depth, the tomatoes a touch of acid brightness, and the mint a floral kick.
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 172 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 cup of dry bulgur wheat
- 12 ounces of roasted red peppers
- 2 Tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion minced
- 1 red bell pepper minced
- 2 Tablespoons of fresh mint chopped
- 14.5 ounces of diced tomatoes drained
- 2 quarts of rich vegetable broth
- chopped mint and paprika (or gochugaru, if you have it, or sriracha), to garnish
Instructions
- Put the bulgur in a bowl and cover with hot water. (Around a quart of water should do it.) Let soak for one hour, then drain well and set aside.
- While the bulgur is soaking, dump the jar of peppers in a blender and puree until smooth.
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, add the onions and fresh red pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, between 8 to 10 minutes. Add the mint, tomatoes, pureed roasted peppers, and stock, bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the drained bulgur and stir combine. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until the bulgur has swollen and thickened the soup. Season with salt and pepper, ladle into bowls and garnish with the mint and a sprinkling of paprika.
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Notes
- Soaking the bulgur instead of cooking leaves the bulgur with more texture meaning it won't get too mushy when added to the cooked soup.
- Serve with a sprinkle of gochugaru for that fabulous finishing touch of flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
172kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
2142mg
(89%)
Potassium
385mg
(11%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1741IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
60mg
(67%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 2142mg | 89% |
| Potassium | 385mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1741IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.