Name: Roasted Capsicum, Tomato and Thyme Soup
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 750g vine-ripened tomatoes; 3 red capsicums (600g); ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tblsps red wine vinegar; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 onions, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tblsp fresh thyme leaves; 2 tblsps tomato paste; 1 litre vegetable stock; Ground black pepper and thyme sprigs, to garnish; Creme fraiche and crusty bread, to serve

Roasted Capsicum, Tomato and Thyme Soup

A hearty vegetable soup, capsicums & tomatoes are roasted in the oven, giving the soup a rich, smoky flavour. Served with a side of bread, it's a winter winner.

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Serves 6

Prep

Cook

15M

Total

1H 15M

Soup can be made up to three days ahead. Keep covered in the fridge or freeze in individual containers for up to two months.

Ingredients

750g vine-ripened tomatoes

3 red capsicums (600g)

¼ cup olive oil

2 tblsps red wine vinegar

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 onions, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tblsp fresh thyme leaves

2 tblsps tomato paste

1 litre vegetable stock

Ground black pepper and thyme sprigs, to garnish

Creme fraiche and crusty bread, to serve

Method

Cut tomatoes into quarters. Cut capsicums into quarters, discarding seeds.

Toss tomatoes and capsicums in 2 tblsps of the oil and vinegar in a large roasting pan. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook in a very hot oven (220C) for about 45 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

Heat remaining oil in a stockpot over a medium heat. Add onions, garlic and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until soft. Stir in paste.

Add stock, roasted vegetables and pan juices. Bring to boil. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool for 10 minutes.

Blend soup in two batches until smooth. Return to stockpot. Reheat until hot.

Garnish soup with pepper and thyme. Serve with creme fraiche and crusty bread.

This recipe originally appeared on New Idea Food

Barbara Northwood

Barbara, former Food Director, has over 38 years experience in the food industry, loves sharing advice, recipes and know-how on everything food. She’s a passionate gardener and being to grow fresh herbs, lemons and rhubarb and more, gives her great satisfaction.

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