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Spiced Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup

Easy Spiced Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup with a Bold Kick

This Spiced Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup is a cozy, flavorful dish that combines smoky roasted peppers and tomatoes for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasting
  • 2 whole Red bell peppers Choose bright, firm peppers
  • 4 whole Ripe tomatoes Opt for plum or Roma tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Good quality oil
For the Soup Base
  • 1 whole Onion Yellow or white work best
  • 4 cloves Garlic cloves Fresh garlic
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth Use low-sodium
For the Spices & Flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red chili flakes Adjust to taste
  • To taste Salt
  • To taste Black pepper
Optional Garnishes
  • Fresh basil For herbal freshness
  • Cream or coconut milk For a velvety texture
  • Toasted bread cubes For crunch

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Large pot
  • Blender

Method
 

For the Roasted Peppers & Tomatoes
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F; line a baking sheet and place halved red peppers and tomatoes flesh-side down.
  2. Roast veggies until skins blister and edges deepen in color, about 25 minutes; transfer to a bowl and cover tightly with foil for 10 minutes.
For the Soup Base
  1. Melt oil in a large pot over medium heat; add chopped onion and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in smoked paprika, cumin, and red chili flakes; cook until spices bloom, about 1 minute.
  3. Add roasted peppers, tomatoes, and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
For Blending
  1. Carefully transfer soup in batches to a blender; pulse until velvety and uniform, about 30 seconds, then pour back into the pot.
For Serving
  1. Warm the soup over low heat, taste, then adjust salt and pepper as needed before ladling into bowls for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For an elevated experience, add a splash of cream just before serving to revitalize its lusciousness.

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