Chilled Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
70%
Chilled Roasted Red Pepper Soup
45 min.
8
99kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and nutritious dish to delight your palate? Look no further than this Chilled Roasted Red Pepper Soup. Perfectly blending vibrant flavors and a myriad of health benefits, this soup is a delightful way to enjoy a light meal, a satisfying snack, or an elegant starter for your next gathering.

With a health score of 70, this vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free option packs a punch of nutrition without compromising on taste. The star of the show is the roasted red bell peppers, known for their rich antioxidants and sweet, smoky flavor. Paired with sautéed onions and a hint of earthy cumin, this soup captivates the senses and invigorates the body.

Not only is it easy and quick to prepare—ready in just 45 minutes—but it also makes an impressive dish for both casual lunches and formal dinner parties. Serve it chilled, ideally after a few hours in the refrigerator, and it becomes a cooling delight that is both comforting and refreshing. The zesty lime wedges are a perfect touch, elevating the flavor profile and adding a bright finish to each spoonful.

Whether you’re on a quest for a healthy dish, looking to impress at your next dinner party, or simply craving a delicious and unique soup, this Chilled Roasted Red Pepper Soup is the answer. Enjoy it solo or make it a wonderful part of a tapas spread!

Ingredients

  • cups chicken broth 
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • servings lime wedges 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • medium onion 
  • small potato boiling
  • 2.8 pounds bell pepper red
  • medium tomatoes 
  • 3.5 cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • blender

Directions

  1. Quick-roast and peel peppers.Chop onion. Peel potato and cut into 1/4-inch dice. In a 5-quart heavy kettle heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté onion, potato, and cumin, stirring, 5 minutes.
  2. Add roasted peppers, water, and broth and simmer, covered, 20 minutes, or until vegetables are very tender.
  3. While soup is cooking, peel and seed tomato.
  4. Purée soup in batches with tomato in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids), transferring to a bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Cool soup. Chill soup, covered, at least 4 hours and up to 2 days. Adjust seasoning.
  5. Serve soup with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories99kcal
Protein9.74%
Fat34.81%
Carbs55.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.75
Glycemic Load
2.43
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
16.94956528687%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.43mg
Naringenin
0.14mg
Luteolin
0.96mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
3.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:99.38kcal
4.97%
Fat:4.22g
6.5%
Saturated Fat:0.6g
3.78%
Carbohydrates:15.14g
5.05%
Net Carbohydrates:11.03g
4.01%
Sugar:8.09g
8.98%
Cholesterol:1.17mg
0.39%
Sodium:235.03mg
10.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.66g
5.32%
Vitamin C:204.84mg
248.29%
Vitamin A:5016.62IU
100.33%
Vitamin B6:0.52mg
26.01%
Vitamin E:3.09mg
20.6%
Folate:80.57µg
20.14%
Fiber:4.11g
16.43%
Potassium:498.3mg
14.24%
Manganese:0.28mg
13.76%
Vitamin K:11.65µg
11.1%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.67%
Vitamin B3:2.02mg
10.1%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.51%
Magnesium:29.05mg
7.26%
Phosphorus:64.96mg
6.5%
Iron:1.13mg
6.27%
Vitamin B5:0.59mg
5.92%
Copper:0.1mg
4.88%
Zinc:0.57mg
3.83%
Calcium:25.89mg
2.59%
Source:Epicurious