Creamy Tomato and Roasted Pepper Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Tomato and Roasted Pepper Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 Vidalia onion, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped; 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 2 teaspoons sugar, optional; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 Vidalia onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons sugar, optional
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish

1
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Add onions and carrots and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Add garlic and saute until just fragrant.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Add tomato paste and cook until toasted, just 1 more minute.
6
Add tomatoes, red peppers, and chicken broth and let simmer for 25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.
7
Taste for seasoning and add more salt, pepper, and the sugar, if needed.
8
Add half-and-half and basil, and puree using a hand held immersion blender until smooth.
9
Serve in soup bowls with a sprinkle of fresh basil on top.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 Vidalia onion, chopped, 1 carrot, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Creamy Tomato and Roasted Pepper Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Creamy Tomato and Roasted Pepper Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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