Roasted Pepper and Lentil Soup
A delightful and nutritious soup that combines vibrant roasted peppers and wholesome lentils, perfect for chilly days or whenever you crave something comforting yet healthy.
Ingredients
Roasted Peppers
- 1 each red bell pepper, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 1 each yellow bell pepper, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 1 each orange bell pepper, halved lengthwise and seeded
Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing
- 1 each yellow onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 each canned roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1.5 teaspoons hot sauce, or to taste
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup lentils Any variety works
- 2 each bay leaves
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 2 pinches freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chile oil, or to taste For garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste For garnish
Instructions
Roasting Peppers
- Preheat your broiler and prepare a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Place the halved bell peppers on the sheet, cut side down.
- Broil them until the skins blacken and blister, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Remove them from the broiler, seal them in a bowl to steam for approximately 20 minutes, then peel the skins and chop the peppers.
Preparing the Soup
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and chopped carrot, sautéing until translucent, about 10 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, dried tarragon, thyme, and paprika; stir for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped roasted peppers, diced tomatoes, a tablespoon of water, and hot sauce. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and lentils. Toss in bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 45 minutes.
Serving
- Blend soup to desired consistency, then serve hot, garnishing with chile oil and fresh parsley.
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Notes
Consider adding a dash of sea salt and lemon juice to peppers before broiling for enhanced sweetness. Experiment with fresh herbs or different types of lentils for varied flavors. Adjust seasoning as needed.