Roasted Red Pepper-Tomato Soup
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
3 red bell peppers (1 1/2 lb. total), rinsed, stemmed, seeded, and halved3 tablespoons olive oil1 onion (7 oz.), peeled and chopped2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced1 can (28 oz.) whole San Marzano or other pear or plum tomatoes1 tablespoon paprika such as pimentón de La Vera (see notes)3 cups vegetable or fat-skimmed chicken broth2 teaspoons fresh lemon juiceSalt and pepperCrème fraîche or plain yogurtChopped parsley
1. Preheat the broiler. Place the red pepper halves, cut side down, in a baking pan and broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until the skins are black and blistered, about 8 minutes. Let cool, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes. Peel the peppers and place in a bowl, reserving any juices.
2. In a 3- to 4-quart pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and the onion; stir often until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and stir until translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the roasted peppers and tomatoes, along with their juices, and the paprika. Bring to a low simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
3. In a blender or food processor, purée the soup in small batches until smooth. Return purée to the pan and stir in broth and lemon juice. Stir over medium heat until hot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into cups or bowls and garnish with a dollop of crème fraîche or plain yogurt and parsley.
Do-ahead tips: Make soup up to 3 days ahead. Store airtight in the refrigerator. Reheat before serving.
Party short-cut: If your guests tend to congregate in the kitchen, leave this roasted red pepper soup over a low flame on the stove and set cups, ladle, and toppings nearby (that's one fewer dish to wash).
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BREEHARDY.
2. In a 3- to 4-quart pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and the onion; stir often until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and stir until translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the roasted peppers and tomatoes, along with their juices, and the paprika. Bring to a low simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
3. In a blender or food processor, purée the soup in small batches until smooth. Return purée to the pan and stir in broth and lemon juice. Stir over medium heat until hot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into cups or bowls and garnish with a dollop of crème fraîche or plain yogurt and parsley.
Do-ahead tips: Make soup up to 3 days ahead. Store airtight in the refrigerator. Reheat before serving.
Party short-cut: If your guests tend to congregate in the kitchen, leave this roasted red pepper soup over a low flame on the stove and set cups, ladle, and toppings nearby (that's one fewer dish to wash).
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BREEHARDY.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 246.5
- Total Fat: 11.2 g
- Cholesterol: 1.3 mg
- Sodium: 1,172.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 30.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.2 g
- Protein: 6.4 g
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