Description
A warm and comforting hot ‘n’ spicy roasted red pepper and tomato soup made with fresh roasted red peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic spices. This smooth and flavorful soup is blended with ground almonds for a subtle nutty richness, then gently heated to perfection for a quick, delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 290g roasted red peppers, drained
- 270g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
Seasoning & Stock
- 1 vegetable stock cube
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Thickener
- 4 tbsp ground almonds
Liquid
- 100ml water
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Ensure the roasted red peppers are drained well, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Crush the garlic clove finely to release its flavor.
- Combine in Blender: Place the roasted red peppers, cherry tomatoes, crushed garlic, vegetable stock cube, water, paprika, olive oil, and ground almonds into a blender.
- Blend Smoothly: Blitz the mixture until it achieves a smooth, even consistency. This will ensure a creamy, uniform soup texture.
- Season and Heat: Transfer the blended soup to a saucepan. Season well with salt and pepper to taste. Heat gently over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the soup is piping hot and flavors are well combined.
- Serve: Once hot, ladle the soup into bowls and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with a drizzle of olive oil or fresh herbs for an added touch.
Notes
- Adjust the paprika amount depending on your preferred spice level.
- Ground almonds add natural creaminess and a subtle nutty flavor—do not skip for best results.
- This soup can be served warm or chilled for a refreshing cold soup variation.
- Use homemade roasted red peppers if desired for a fresher taste.
- For a vegan option, verify that the vegetable stock cube is vegan-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: roasted red pepper soup, spicy tomato soup, vegetarian soup, Mediterranean soup, creamy tomato soup, easy soup recipe
