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Spicy Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

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Course: Soup
Cuisine: Inspired
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Degree of Difficulty : Easy
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients 

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 medium carrot finely chopped
  • 4 cloves grated garlic
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 4 roasted red bell peppers packed in water
  • 1 16 oz can San Marzano tomatoes
  • 1-2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups vegetable or chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
  • kosher salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients before starting the recipe.
  • Add 2 tbsp olive oilto a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add 1 medium onion chopped and 1 medium carrot choped and stir to combine. Cover with a lid and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and the onion becomes translucent.
  • Add 4 cloves grated garlic, 2 tbsp tomato paste and 1-2 tsp cayenne pepper. Stir to combine and cook for about 1-2 minutes or until the garlic becomes fragrant.
  • Add 8 sprigs fresh thyme thyme, 4 roasted red bell peppers, 1 16 oz can San Marzano tomatoes and 3 cups vegetable or chicken stock and 1 tbsp honey and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes..
  • Transfer mixture to a blender and blend until the mixture is smooth, or use an immersion blender and blend until smooth.

Finishing

  • Top with lots of fresh black pepper, fresh thyme leaves and serve with a slice of toasted baguette.