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    Roasted Red Pepper Soup - Creamy, Healthy And Delicious

    Published: Jan 30, 2020, Last updated: Jan 30, 2020 by Emily This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A rich and intensely flavoured Roasted Red Pepper Soup made with sweet, charred red peppers, garlic, sun dried tomatoes for an extra flavour kick and topped with  homemade basil pesto and a creme fraiche swirl. Warm, comforting and easy!

    A bowl of roasted red pepper soup on a wooden board with peppers and basil in the background

    This roasted red pepper soup has a rich, thick and creamy consistency that you could eat it at room temperature during the summer months or nice and hot when the weather turns chilly.

    I never used to be keen on pepper sauces or soups because they always came out overly sweet to me but this red pepper soup has the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavours.

    I added a splash of lemon juice which really made a difference and the sun dried tomatoes totally transform the flavours from too sweet to perfect!

    It's completely veggie, super healthy, delicious and SO easy to make, I love it!

    Should I Peel the Peppers?

    No, I don't peel the red peppers, if you roast them until they are super soft then there's no need to peel them.

    But if you prefer to peel them then cut the peppers in half instead of chunks so they are easier to peel. After roasting if the skins don't peel easily then place them in a ziploc bag whilst still hot for a few minutes and the skins should come off easily.

    How To Make Roasted Red Pepper Soup - Step By Step

    Roughly chop the red peppers (bell peppers or sweet pointed peppers) and place in a large baking tray with peeled whole garlic cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper then roast in the oven until slightly charred (photos 1 & 2).

    Finely chop a white (yellow) onion and saute with a little olive oil until translucent and soft in a large pot. Once soft, add the roasted peppers and garlic, sun dried tomatoes and vegetable stock (photos 3-5).

    Step by step photos for making roasted red pepper soup

     

    Simmer for 5 minutes then turn off the heat and blend until completely smooth and creamy using an immersion blender.

    Tip: At this point taste for seasoning, I only add pepper because there's enough saltiness from the stock, sun dried tomatoes and pre seasoned peppers (photo 6).

    Add a small splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice, stir and serve with a drizzle of creme fraiche and homemade pesto. Grab a hunk of crusty bread and dive in.

    The Pesto Swirl - Serving Suggestions

    Pesto is pretty much the best thing on earth, right? I could eat it by the spoonful. If you know me you'll know I'm talking about real homemade pesto and not that jarred stuffed that's pretty much a lie in a jar. Ha, it just ain't pesto folks...always go homemade or leave it out.

    The homemade pesto is swirled on top of the roasted red pepper soup with a little creme fraiche and it's CRAZY delicious, find my recipe for homemade pesto here.

    And of course, some crusty bread never goes a miss with a big warm bowl of soup.

    Homemade focaccia is also perfect for dunking and dipping, yum!

    A spoon scooping up some roasted red pepper soup topped with pesto

    Top Tips For Making This Roasted Red Pepper Soup

    • Make sure you have a large enough baking tray so the peppers aren't too crowded. They tend to stew instead of roasting and charring if they aren't spread out evenly.
    • If you don't have an immersion blender you can use a normal stand blender, just pour or ladle it in from the pot (be careful not to overfill when it's hot).
    • You could add red pepper flakes to add a kick of spice.
    • Got tomatoes that need used up? Chop them and roast them with the peppers!
    • Serve with hunks of crusty bread or focaccia for dunking!
    • Once cooled you can store this soup in the fridge (minus the pesto and creme fraiche) for 1-2 days or freeze in suitable containers for up to 3 months.
    • Like most soups and stews this soup is even more delicious the next day.

    More Easy Soup Recipes You Might Like;

    • Pasta Fagioli Soup
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    If you’ve tried this Roasted Red Pepper Soup or any other recipe on the blog please let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST to see more delicious food and what I’m getting up to.

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    Roasted Red Pepper Soup

    A rich and intensely flavoured roasted red pepper soup made with juicy and charred red peppers, garlic, sun dried tomatoes for an extra flavour kick and topped with homemade basil pesto and creme fraiche swirl.
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 50 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 107kcal
    Author Emily Kemp

    Ingredients

    • 6 red bell or pointed peppers (1.6 lbs/750g (around 6 peppers)
    • 1 yellow onion
    • 5 sun dried tomatoes jarred
    • 4 garlic cloves peeled and whole
    • 1 squeeze lemon juice (around ½ tbsp)
    • 2.5 cups vegetable stock (600ml)
    • salt and pepper to season
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1-2 tablespoon homemade pesto
    • creme fraiche for topping

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
    • Roughly chop the red peppers and place in a large baking tray with peeled whole garlic cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper then roast in the oven until slightly charred (around 40 minutes).
    • Finely chop a white (yellow) onion and saute in a large pot with a little olive oil until translucent and soft. Once soft, add the roasted peppers and garlic, sun dried tomatoes and vegetable stock.
    • Simmer for 10 minutes then turn off the heat and blend until completely smooth using an immersion blender. Taste for seasoning, I only add pepper because there's enough saltiness from the stock and sun dried tomatoes and pre seasoned peppers.
    • Add a small splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice, stir and serve with a drizzle of creme fraiche and homemade pesto. Grab a hunk of crusty bread and dive in.

    Notes

    • Make sure you have a large enough baking tray so the peppers aren't too crowded. They tend to stew instead of roasting and charring if they aren't spread out evenly.
    • If you don't have an immersion blender you can use a normal stand blender, just pour or ladle it in from the pot.
    • You could add red pepper flakes to add a kick of spice
    • Once cooled you can store this soup in the fridge (minus the pesto and creme fraiche) for 1-2 days or freeze in suitable containers for up to 3 months.
    • Like most soups and stews this soup is even more delicious the next day

    Nutrition

    Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 614mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 6210IU | Vitamin C: 241.4mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1.1mg
    Helpful Info for All Recipes
    • I always use extra virgin olive oil in all of my recipes unless stated otherwise
    • When I use canned or jarred tomatoes of any kind I always use Cirio or Mutti brands for the best results and flavour.
    • All vegetables are medium sized unless stated otherwise
    • All recipes are tested and developed using a fan (convection) oven
    • Find out more about how nutrition is calculated.
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    Comments

    1. Mary

      March 15, 2021 at 5:01 am

      I have made this with roasted peppers, roasted tomatoes and butternut pumpkin....
      And blend together ... I also add a dash of harissa paste...
      it stays smooth creamy...
      some grilled chorizo slices and crusty bread... yumm

      Reply
    2. Jess

      January 31, 2021 at 5:26 pm

      Thank you so much for a recipe where pepper skins are left on!! I love this soup and make it most weekends to have for lunch on Monday/Tuesday. Instructions are really easy to follow. I add chilli flakes to give it a bit of a kick, and red lentils to up the protein. Looking forward to trying your potato & courgette soup, whenever I can actually get my hands on some courgette! X5 stars

      Reply
    3. Naomi

      October 29, 2020 at 12:37 pm

      I have just made this and it was soooo tasty. The only problem I have is I don’t think I will ever be able make enough because it tastes so nice!!
      I might try some harissa paste in it next time, give it a bit of warmth coming into the winter months 🙂
      Thank you!! Xx5 stars

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        October 29, 2020 at 3:16 pm

        Hi Naomi, oh harissa sounds like such a great addition, yum! So happy you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    4. Tammy Melamed

      August 31, 2020 at 7:17 pm

      Just made this for the first time! I left out the lemon juice, (It didn't need it) I also left out the pesto and creme fraiche. (I don't like that). This soup is so delicious. Thanks for recipe!5 stars

      Reply
    5. Shaunna

      June 21, 2020 at 4:04 pm

      You got the nutritional guide to this recipe but desnt say how much it's for? The whole soup or a portion if so what portion size

      Thanks

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        June 21, 2020 at 4:14 pm

        Hey, the nutritional information is per serving and the soup serves 4. Thanks!

        Reply
    6. Sharon

      April 30, 2020 at 2:26 pm

      Can this recipe be done in a soup maker

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        April 30, 2020 at 2:41 pm

        Hi Sharon, I've never used a soup maker before so I'm not sure. I don't see why it wouldn't work but you probably won't get the extra flavour from roasting.

        Reply
    7. Emily

      January 30, 2020 at 9:56 pm

      I just love red peppers and this soup is out of this world flavorful! Definitely a soup recipe to make again and again!

      Reply
    8. Kathleen

      January 30, 2020 at 8:28 pm

      Sun Dried Tomatoes are genius in this soup. So delish!5 stars

      Reply
    9. Emily Liao

      January 30, 2020 at 7:43 pm

      I love a good red pepper soup and this one is SO delicious!5 stars

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        January 30, 2020 at 8:26 pm

        Thanks so much Emily!

        Reply
    10. Pamela

      January 30, 2020 at 7:25 pm

      Yum, I love pepper soup, and really love the addition of sundried tomatoes in this one!

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        January 30, 2020 at 8:26 pm

        They give so much flavour, thanks so much Pamela!

        Reply
    11. Katie

      January 30, 2020 at 7:01 pm

      Made this for the family and it was a hit!5 stars

      Reply
    12. Avril

      December 28, 2019 at 4:59 pm

      Love this recipe... so delicious5 stars

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        December 29, 2019 at 1:01 pm

        Hi Avril, so happy you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    13. Maggie

      December 28, 2019 at 1:08 pm

      Do you take the skin off the peppers after roasting them

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        December 29, 2019 at 1:03 pm

        No, no need to take the skin off.

        Reply
    14. Danielle

      February 19, 2019 at 4:36 pm

      Hi, do we drain the sun dried tomatoes before adding them?

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        February 19, 2019 at 11:44 pm

        Hi Danielle, I use sundried tomatoes in oil so you can either drain them from the jar or remove what you need and pat on kitchen paper to remove excess oil if needed. Thanks!

        Reply
        • Danielle

          February 20, 2019 at 4:08 am

          This was so delicious! Grazie Mille!5 stars

        • Inside the rustic kitchen

          February 20, 2019 at 12:33 pm

          So happy you enjoyed it, Danielle, thanks so much!

    15. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

      August 16, 2018 at 12:31 pm

      I'm a big soup fan and love roasted red pepper soup. Yours looks absolutely amazing! I'd love a bowlful right now.5 stars

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        August 17, 2018 at 10:25 am

        Thanks so much Bintu!

        Reply
    16. Alexis

      August 16, 2018 at 1:28 pm

      This dish looks absolutely delicious and your photography is gorgeous. I'll be adding this dish to our weekly meal plan.5 stars

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        August 17, 2018 at 10:26 am

        Thank you so much, hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    17. Danielle Wolter

      August 16, 2018 at 12:46 pm

      This sounds amazing. I love that you used sun dried tomatoes to counteract some of the sweet in the red peppers. This is a perfect warm meal 🙂5 stars

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        August 17, 2018 at 10:26 am

        Thanks so much Danielle, they are so delicious in this soup!

        Reply
    18. Claudia Lamascolo

      August 16, 2018 at 12:13 pm

      I have always wanted to try this soup but never saw a good recipe for it until now. I think I have everything to make it today! THANKS5 stars

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        August 17, 2018 at 10:25 am

        Yay, I hope you love it!

        Reply
    19. camila

      August 16, 2018 at 11:55 am

      This soup is soooo beautiful!! Those colors are phenomenal, and I just love the pesto swirl!! This is getting pinned right now because it is a very precious recipe!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        August 17, 2018 at 10:25 am

        Aw thank you so much Camila!

        Reply
    20. stefani

      August 14, 2018 at 4:13 am

      OMG, I love this recipe.
      This is must try.
      Thank you for the recipe.5 stars

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        August 14, 2018 at 7:15 am

        No problem, thanks so much!

        Reply
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