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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Craving a vibrant, refreshing soup that's bursting with flavor and packed with nutrients? Look no further than this Chilled Roasted Red Pepper Soup! This effortlessly elegant soup is not only incredibly delicious but also surprisingly healthy, boasting a health score of 70 and ticking all the boxes: vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free. It's the perfect light meal for a warm day, a sophisticated starter for a dinner party, or even just a satisfying snack.

The key to its incredible flavor is the quick-roasting of the red bell peppers, which intensifies their sweetness and imparts a subtle smoky note. Paired with the aromatic warmth of cumin, the delicate sweetness of onion, and the creamy texture of potato ensures symphony in every bite. And don't let the "chilled" part intimidate you – this soup is incredibly easy to make and comes together in just about 45 minutes, not counting the chilling time.

Imagine serving this stunning soup garnished with a bright sprig of parsley and a zesty lime wedge. It's a feast for the eyes and the palate! Plus, at only 99 calories per serving, it's a guilt-free indulgence you can enjoy anytime. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy meal or a show-stopping appetizer, this Chilled Roasted Red Pepper Soup is guaranteed to impress.

Ingredients

  • cups chicken broth 
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • servings accompaniment: lime wedges 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • medium onion 
  • small potatoes boiling
  • 2.8 pounds bell peppers 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