Sweet Red Pepper and Tomato Soup with Pepper and Chive Butter

Rich roasted vegetable soup served with homemade butter and toasted ciabatta. A simple, flavorful vegetarian meal that's hearty and vibrant.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1062.7 kcals 4250.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 36 grams 144 grams
Fat 95.6 grams 382.4 grams
Protein 14.6 grams 58.2 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
25
g
700
ml
Double Cream
for the butter
GrainsCereals
1
loaf
Ciabatta
cut into slices
Liquids
450
ml
Stock
Chicken or vegetable, hot
NutsSeeds
4
clove
Garlic
unpeeled
2
tbsp
Chives
chopped, fresh
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Vegetables
2
piece
Red Peppers
for the soup
2
piece
Banana Shallots
peeled, halved and trimmed
100
g
Roasted Red Peppers
jarred, chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Char the peppers over an open gas flame until blackened all over.
  • Steam charred peppers in a covered bowl for two minutes.
  • Peel, rinse, and deseed the peppers.
  • Roast shallots, tomatoes, and garlic with olive oil for 30 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a pan and add roasted vegetables.
  • Add 450ml hot stock and cook for five minutes.
  • Blend the soup until smooth and warm through.
  • Whisk 700ml double cream in a food processor until butter forms.
  • Rinse butter solids in cold water using muslin and drain for one hour.
  • Mix chopped roasted peppers and chives into the butter.
  • Roll the butter into a log using cling film.
  • Toast olive oil drizzled ciabatta on a griddle pan for two minutes per side.
  • Serve soup in bowls topped with buttered toasted ciabatta.