Best 2 Creamy Tomato And Roasted Pepper Soup Recipes

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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 Vidalia onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons sugar, optional
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish

Steps:

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and carrots and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until just fragrant. Season with salt and pepper. Add tomato paste and cook until toasted, just 1 more minute.
Add tomatoes, red peppers, and chicken broth and let simmer for 25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together. Taste for seasoning and add more salt, pepper, and the sugar, if needed. Add half-and-half and basil, and puree using a hand held immersion blender until smooth.
Serve in soup bowls with a sprinkle of fresh basil on top.

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Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 Spanish onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 (14/5-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup half and half
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
1/4 cup basil and more for garnish

Steps:

Heat the oil in a 2 qt pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot and saute until tender. Add garlic and saute till fragrant. Season with salt and pepper. Add tomato paste and cook till toasted about 1 min. Add tomatoes, peppers, broth and simmer for 25 minutes until vegetables are tender and flavors are melded. Taste for seasoning and add more salt pepper and sugar. Blend until smooth.