Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Bisque

The bisque is a smooth and creamy soup that originated in France and is typically made with shellfish, but this vegetarian version uses roasted red peppers and tomatoes for a rich and flavorful twist.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Bisque

Cooking Method: Blending, Roasting, Simmering Cuisine: American, Mediterranean Courses: Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 880

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 pepper Red bell peppers
• 6 tomato Tomatoes
• 1 onion Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Basil leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut the red bell peppers in half, remove the seeds, and place them on a baking sheet.
3. Cut the tomatoes in half and place them on the same baking sheet, cut side up.
4. Drizzle olive oil over the peppers and tomatoes, and season with salt and black pepper.
5. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the peppers are charred and the tomatoes are soft.
6. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the peppers and tomatoes cool slightly.
7. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic cloves, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
8. Add the roasted peppers and tomatoes to the pot, along with vegetable broth.
9. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
10. Use an immersion blender or transfer the mixture to a blender, and blend until smooth.
11. Return the soup to the pot and stir in heavy cream.
12. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
13. Simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through.
14. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 10g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.