(3) red bell peppers, rinsed, stemmed, seeded and halved
(3 Tbsp.) olive oil
(1 medium) onion, peeled and chopped
(2 cloves) garlic, peeled and minced
(1 Tbsp.) paprika
(28 oz. can) whole San Marzano or other pear or plum
tomatoes
(3 cups) vegetable broth
(2 tsp.) fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper
Crème fraîche or plain yogurt
Chopped parsley
Servings
12
Lunch
Zesty Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Roasted red bell peppers in a zesty tomato broth served with crème fraîche and a sprinkle of parsley.
Preparation Time
About 10 minutes
Cook Time
About 20 minutes
Instructions
1Preheat the broiler.
2Place red peppers cut side down on a baking sheet and broil about 8 minutes. Set aside to cool 10-15
minutes.
3Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add oil. When hot, add onion and cook about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook another 1-2 minutes.
4Meanwhile, peel the cooled peppers in a bowl, reserving the juice. Add paprika, peppers and tomatoes to pot (with juices). Bring to a simmer and cook 3 minutes, stirring
occasionally.
5Process 1/3 of the mixture in a blender until smooth, transfer to a bowl until finished with all 3 batches.
6Return pan to medium heat, add soup, broth and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper as needed. Serve when hot with a spoonful of crème fraîche and a sprinkle of parsley.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 1/12 of soup
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 72
Total Fat 3.8 g
Total Carbohydrate 9.3 g
Protein 1.5 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 127 mg
Fiber 1.5 g
Additional Information
Recipe Category: Lunch
Recipe Subcategory: Soups and Stews
Recipe Ethnicity: Italian
Dietetic Info:
Glycemic Index:
Gluten Free: Yes
Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Dairy
NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.