Roasted Red Pepper Soup: Cozy, Creamy, and Bursting with Flavor
Healthy, nourishing, and so satisfying — this Roasted Red Pepper Soup is the ultimate chilly-day comfort food. The magic? It’s made almost entirely on a sheet pan. Roast your veggies, toss them in a blender with a splash of broth, herbs, and lemon, and suddenly… SOUP!
It’s creamy without being heavy, rich without dairy (unless you want it), and filled with layers of smoky, slightly sweet, and savory flavor. Perfect on its own, or topped with crispy grilled cheese croutons — because let’s be real, soup + grilled cheese = happiness.
You’ll Need
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4 carrots, roughly chopped
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3 red bell peppers, roughly chopped
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3–4 medium tomatoes, quartered
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1 cup cauliflower florets
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1 medium yellow onion, cut into wedges
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½ head of garlic (or a whole bulb if you love roasted garlic)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
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2 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked)
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¼–½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional heat)
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½ tsp kosher salt (for roasting)
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3 cups vegetable broth
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Optional: ½ cup plant-based milk, heavy cream, or Greek yogurt (add off heat)
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Splash of fresh lemon juice
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Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
For topping:
Fresh parsley or basil, and grilled cheese croutons or toasty sourdough
Instructions
1. Roast the Veggies
Preheat oven to 400°F. On a large baking sheet, toss red peppers, tomatoes, carrots, onion, cauliflower, and garlic with olive oil, thyme, paprika, red pepper flakes, and salt. Roast for 35–40 minutes, until tender and slightly charred around the edges.
2. Blend into Soup
Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins into a blender. Add the roasted vegetables, broth, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth and silky.
3. Add Creaminess
If desired, stir in plant-based milk, cream, or Greek yogurt for an extra luscious texture. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more lemon.
4. Serve & Top
Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or basil. Don’t forget the grilled cheese croutons or a slice of warm, crusty sourdough.
5. ENJOY!
Pro Tip: This soup freezes beautifully — make a double batch and keep some on hand for cozy, no-effort lunches all season long.
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