Description
Craving a quick, easy dinner that feels gourmet? This Roasted Red Pepper Soup is the perfect cozy meal packed with smoky, sweet flavor and creamy texture. Whether you’re after healthy soup ideas, easy recipes for dinner, or a light lunch to pair with your favorite grilled cheese, this dish delivers. Made with simple ingredients like roasted red bell peppers, onions, garlic, and a touch of cream, it’s a must-try for your weekly meal rotation. Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free and can be made vegan—great for anyone searching for dinner ideas that satisfy and nourish.
Ingredients
4 large red bell peppers, roasted and peeled
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
1 splash lemon juice or vinegar
Instructions
1. Roast red bell peppers over a flame or under a broiler until skins are charred. Steam, peel, de-seed, and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a pot. Sauté chopped onion until soft, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add smoked paprika, tomato paste, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add roasted peppers and vegetable broth. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
5. Blend the soup using an immersion blender or regular blender until smooth.
6. Stir in cream or coconut milk. Season with salt, pepper, and a splash of lemon juice or vinegar.
7. Serve hot, garnished with herbs and a swirl of cream.
Notes
Roasting your own peppers adds incredible depth and flavor—don’t skip it if you have the time.
Blending while still warm enhances the flavor meld, but be careful of steam pressure.
A squeeze of lemon or vinegar at the end really brightens the final taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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