Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Orange Cream

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Orange Cream
35 min.
4
141kcal

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Warm up your taste buds with this delightful Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Orange Cream! This vibrant soup is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, but it's also a deliciously unique dish that will impress your family and friends. The creamy, zesty topping of orange cream adds a refreshing twist that perfectly complements the smoky sweetness of roasted red peppers.

In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a batch of this comforting soup that serves four, making it an ideal starter or snack for a cozy evening in or a delightful antipasti option for your next gathering. Each bowl is not only bursting with flavor but also boasts a low caloric count of only 141 kcal, allowing you to indulge guilt-free!

The soup features a blend of sautéed shallots and low-salt chicken broth, creating a flavorful base. With the natural sweetness of roasted red peppers and a hint of citrus from the orange juice and grated orange peel, every spoonful is a harmonious explosion of taste. Top it all off with fresh basil for an aromatic finish that elevates this dish to gourmet status.

Whether you're seeking a quick meal or an elegant addition to your dinner table, this Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Orange Cream will surely become a favorite in your recipe collection. Dive into this luxurious yet easy-to-make soup and experience the deliciousness for yourself!

Ingredients

  • servings basil fresh thinly sliced
  • cups chicken broth ()
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup orange juice 
  • 0.8 teaspoon orange zest grated
  • 15 ounce roasted peppers red packed in water
  • 0.7 cup shallots sliced ( 4)
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • tablespoons whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • ladle
  • whisk
  • blender

Directions

  1. Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add shallots and sauté 5 minutes.
  3. Add red peppers with their liquid. Stir in sugar; sauté 2 minutes.
  4. Add 2 cups broth and simmer 5 minutes. Cool soup slightly. Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Return soup to pan. Bring to simmer; stir in orange juice. Thin soup with additional broth, if desired. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Whisk whipping cream and orange peel in small bowl until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls.
  6. Drizzle orange cream over.
  7. Sprinkle with basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories141kcal
Protein12.35%
Fat43.53%
Carbs44.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
55.52
Glycemic Load
3.97
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
11.393913053948%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.05mg
Hesperetin
3.7mg
Naringenin
0.66mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:141.47kcal
7.07%
Fat:7.35g
11.31%
Saturated Fat:2.48g
15.51%
Carbohydrates:16.77g
5.59%
Net Carbohydrates:14.1g
5.13%
Sugar:7.08g
7.87%
Cholesterol:8.48mg
2.83%
Sodium:1498.03mg
65.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.69g
9.39%
Vitamin C:69mg
83.64%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
17.79%
Vitamin A:833.72IU
16.67%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.63%
Potassium:464.27mg
13.26%
Copper:0.26mg
12.78%
Vitamin B3:2.43mg
12.15%
Fiber:2.67g
10.69%
Vitamin K:10.99µg
10.47%
Folate:41.49µg
10.37%
Iron:1.73mg
9.6%
Phosphorus:91.14mg
9.11%
Calcium:75.45mg
7.54%
Magnesium:26.45mg
6.61%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.92%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.38%
Vitamin E:0.62mg
4.12%
Zinc:0.52mg
3.45%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.39%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.17%
Selenium:1.06µg
1.52%
Source:Epicurious