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Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Creamy roasted red pepper soup garnished with fresh basil and cream

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A velvety, smoky, and sweet soup that feels like a warm hug in a bowl. The secret ingredient of raw cashews creates a luxuriously creamy texture without any dairy, making it a perfect Mediterranean-inspired comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs red bell peppers (about 4-5 large peppers)
  • 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup raw cashews
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For garnish: A swirl of cream, fresh basil, or crusty bread

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Halve and core the red peppers, removing seeds and stems. Place them cut-side down on a baking sheet with onion chunks and whole garlic cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Roast for 25-30 minutes until peppers are charred and tender.
  2. Transfer roasted vegetables to a large pot. Add vegetable broth, canned tomatoes with juices, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and raw cashews. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Carefully blend the soup until completely smooth using an immersion blender in the pot or a stand blender in batches. If using a stand blender, do not fill more than halfway and hold the lid with a towel.
  4. Taste the soup and season generously with salt and black pepper. Ladle into bowls and add your favorite garnishes.

Notes

For a nut-free version, substitute cashews with 1/2 cup canned full-fat coconut milk added during blending. Soup freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. Flavors deepen overnight, making it excellent for meal prep.

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