Red Pepper Soup

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
24%
Red Pepper Soup
45 min.
12
82kcal

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Warm up your evenings with a delightful bowl of Red Pepper Soup, a vibrant and nutritious dish that perfectly combines comfort with health. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only simple to prepare, but it also bursts with flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Packed with fresh vegetables like red peppers, carrots, and onions, this soup is a beautiful blend of nutrition and taste.

With just a hint of spice from cayenne and crushed red pepper flakes, the soup strikes a perfect balance, making it an ideal starter or a light snack that feels indulgent yet guilt-free. Each serving is only 82 calories, allowing you to enjoy a generous bowl without any worries. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this recipe yields enough to comfortably serve 12 people, making it a great option for entertaining or meal prep.

The process is as straightforward as it is enjoyable; sautéing fresh vegetables in olive oil brings out their natural sweetness, while simmering them with aromatic thyme and rice creates a hearty consistency. After a quick blend, your creamy masterpiece is ready to be served—just add a sprinkle of croutons for that extra crunch! Dive into this delicious bowl of comfort, and let every spoonful wrap you in warmth and flavor.

Ingredients

  •  carrots chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
  •  celery stalk chopped
  • 64 oz cartons chicken broth 
  • 12 servings garnish: croutons 
  • tablespoons thyme leaves dried
  • cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup rice long grain uncooked
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  •  onions chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper flakes red crushed
  •  pasilla peppers red chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • blender
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. In a large Dutch oven, saut red peppers, carrots, onions, celery and garlic in olive oil until tender. Stir in broth, rice, thyme, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until vegetables and rice are tender. Cool for 30 minutes.
  2. Puree in small batches in a food processor or blender, return to pan and add red pepper flakes.
  3. Heat through.
  4. Garnish with croutons.

Nutrition Facts

Calories82kcal
Protein12.33%
Fat19.68%
Carbs67.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.42
Glycemic Load
5.75
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
13.143478217332%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.38mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
3.9mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:82.17kcal
4.11%
Fat:1.89g
2.9%
Saturated Fat:0.28g
1.73%
Carbohydrates:14.65g
4.88%
Net Carbohydrates:12.36g
4.49%
Sugar:4.45g
4.94%
Cholesterol:3.02mg
1.01%
Sodium:870.3mg
37.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.66g
5.32%
Vitamin C:78.79mg
95.5%
Vitamin A:3606.77IU
72.14%
Manganese:0.34mg
16.98%
Vitamin K:16.69µg
15.9%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
11.97%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.5%
Folate:36.73µg
9.18%
Fiber:2.29g
9.17%
Vitamin E:1.31mg
8.76%
Iron:1.39mg
7.74%
Potassium:233.92mg
6.68%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.42%
Vitamin B3:1.26mg
6.29%
Phosphorus:43.55mg
4.35%
Magnesium:15.84mg
3.96%
Copper:0.07mg
3.65%
Calcium:35.72mg
3.57%
Selenium:2.49µg
3.55%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.43%
Zinc:0.46mg
3.06%
Source:My Recipes