Summer Tomato and Bell Pepper Soup

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
18%
Summer Tomato and Bell Pepper Soup
45 min.
4
242kcal

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Welcome to a refreshing summer delight that perfectly embodies the vibrant flavors of the season! Our Summer Tomato and Bell Pepper Soup is a delightful, vegetarian, and gluten-free dish that's not only easy to prepare but also filled with a medley of fresh ingredients. With just 45 minutes of your time, you'll create a subtle, aromatic soup that serves as a wonderful starter, an antipasti, or even a light snack.

The star of this recipe is undoubtedly the luscious tomato juice complemented by the sweet notes of roasted red bell peppers, while zesty accents of garlic and horseradish bring a surprising twist to the palate. Each bowl is elegantly topped with creamy goat cheese, adding rich texture and flavor that makes this soup truly indulgent. The addition of fresh basil provides a fragrant, herbaceous finish, while a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil brings depth and richness to each serving.

Not only is this soup an absolute treat for your taste buds, but it's also a visually stunning dish, bursting with colors and textures that celebrate the bounty of summer produce. Perfect for a warm day, this soup is best served chilled, making it a fantastic choice for picnics, gatherings, or leisurely evenings at home. So grab your ingredients and let’s dive into this vibrant and satisfying bowl of goodness!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons basil fresh thinly sliced
  •  garlic clove pressed
  • 4.3 inch goat cheese fresh soft
  •  grape tomatoes cut in half
  • tablespoon horseradish white prepared
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • servings olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin (for drizzling)
  • dash hot sauce generous hot
  • tablespoon red wine vinegar 
  • 0.5 cup roasted peppers red generous finely chopped ()
  • servings sea salt fine
  • 2.3 cups sacremento tomato juice 
  • 11 ounces tomatoes finely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • ladle
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Combine first 8 ingredients in large bowl; whisk to blend. Season soup to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled and flavors blend, at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Keep chilled.
  2. Ladle soup into 4 bowls. Top each with 1 goat cheese round and 3 grape tomato halves.
  3. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and basil.
  4. Drizzle with oil and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories242kcal
Protein4.3%
Fat77.99%
Carbs17.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60.58
Glycemic Load
2.88
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
12.018695760356%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.7mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.21mg
Quercetin
2.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:241.78kcal
12.09%
Fat:21.94g
33.76%
Saturated Fat:3.35g
20.95%
Carbohydrates:11.21g
3.74%
Net Carbohydrates:9.06g
3.29%
Sugar:7.92g
8.8%
Cholesterol:1.27mg
0.42%
Sodium:479.63mg
20.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.72g
5.45%
Vitamin C:48.71mg
59.04%
Vitamin A:1649.28IU
32.99%
Vitamin E:4.03mg
26.89%
Vitamin K:28.22µg
26.88%
Potassium:601.41mg
17.18%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.31%
Manganese:0.28mg
13.77%
Folate:48.83µg
12.21%
Copper:0.2mg
9.81%
Fiber:2.15g
8.62%
Vitamin B3:1.67mg
8.36%
Magnesium:30.78mg
7.69%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.4%
Iron:1.26mg
6.98%
Phosphorus:63.15mg
6.32%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.72%
Vitamin B5:0.47mg
4.69%
Calcium:40.83mg
4.08%
Zinc:0.49mg
3.25%
Selenium:0.75µg
1.08%
Source:Epicurious