Fire-roasted tomato red pepper soup is an easy, delicious homemade tomato soup made with fire-roasted tomatoes. The warm soup is topped with grilled cheese croutons, making a meal that is comfort food in a bowl!
When it comes to making delicious meals for my family, I go in waves. There are times when we have real, home-cooked meals every night of the week…and then there are times when I want nothing to do with menu planning, shopping, cooking, or even thinking about dinner! I’m sure I speak for many women when I say it’s hard to be the one in charge of feeding a family.
Granted, my kids are pretty adventurous eaters (Greta wanted sushi for her 4th birthday…) but they are still kids! And they would take hicken nuggets over quinoa any day! Which is why it’s so wonderful when I find a meal that’s both nutritious and kid-friendly….especially when it’s also delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot finely chopped
- 1 celery rib finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 2 14 1/2 oz. cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes, drained
- 12 oz. jar roasted red peppers
- 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 grilled cheese sandwiches cut into “croutons”
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery and garlic, cover and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir over low heat for 1 minute, or until the flour is fully incorporated.
- Add the chicken stock, tomatoes, red peppers, tomato paste and sugar and bring to a boil. Cover partially and cook the soup over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 15 minutes.
- Transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth.
- Return the puree to the saucepan, add the half and half and cook until the soup is just heated through. (This is a good time to make the grilled cheese.)
- Season the soup with salt and pepper, garnish with croutons, and serve.
Lisa says
Would you judge me if I ate an ENTIRE bowl of the croutons? Like . . . just the croutons? This looks delicious Cathy!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks Lisa! They are actually really good for dipping in the soup…kind of this recipe but in reverse 🙂
Betty Daniels says
Ditto on the croutons. They look yummy!
Cathy Trochelman says
I’ll make them for you for lunch sometime! (and the soup too) 🙂
Kathy Moody says
Oh, this looks so delicious! I had to pin this one! Can’t wait to try it. Thank you so much for sharing with us at A Bouquet of Talent! Hope you are having a great weekend. 🙂
Hugs
Kathy
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Kathy! Hope you like it. And you are amazing with your comments…!!
Jenn says
Oh wow – grilled cheese and tomato soup is one of my favorite meals. I love the addition of roasted red pepper in this soup.
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Jenn! When I made the original recipe the soup was too tomato-ey. The red peppers added the perfect amount of sweetness! Thanks for your comment!
Kristen says
Looks so great. Especially for cold winter days. Pinned it.
Visiting from COM Monday as well.
Heather @ The Beating Hearth says
Mmmmm…looks super tasty!
Leslie Germain says
Yummo. Now I am hungry. Thanks for sharing. Visiting you from Craft o Maniac Monday.
Dear Wallet, says
Pinned! Looks delicious, thanks for sharing!
Christi says
This sounds amazing, I am pinning this! The grilled cheese croutons sound amazing with it. I am your newest follower!
Christi
Ali @ JamHands.net says
Mmmmmm yeah I have to agree with everyone, the croutons look awesome in the soup 🙂
Annie One Can Cook! says
I’m drooling right now.. oh my. Bookmarking this 🙂
mary_smith says
Sounds like a great recipe and a healthy choice for the family!
Hopped over from Adorned from Above!
Dana DeVolk says
Le drool!! I want, I NEED. We would love it if you would link up at our new links party!
Susan Zentmyer says
Wow – this looks AMAZING! I’d love for you to share it at Tuesday’s Table!
Emily says
This looks simply delicious! I love your addition of grilled cheese croutons. 🙂 I’m your newest follow on FB and GFC.
Visiting from Polka Dots on Parade
~Emily @ Texas Life Blog
Deb says
Yummmmmmmmmm. OMG, salivating. The croutons! And I love the Trader Joe tomato fire roasted red pepper soup, now we can make it ourselves!
Angela says
Look amazing! Where did you purchase your bowls?
4 You With Love says
YUMMO
Paula@SweetPea says
I just pinned this and printed it and hope to make it this week. I love a Trader Joe’s version of this soup but there’s no Trader Joe’s in my town. Thanks for sharing!
Ruthie says
Wow! This looks amazing… I hope you’ll come share them at my Super Saturday Show & Tell!
Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes} says
Just saw your link over at Sassy Little Lady’s link party and had to come and check out this soup!
Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says
Oh, this looks soooooo good! I could go for some right now, to warm me up. Thank you for sharing this at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see you again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Mariel says
Mmmm….sounds so delish and perfect for this cold weather! I would love to have you come link up your favorite posts at ‘Or so she says…’. The link party will be open until this Tuesday. (Sat-Tues, every week.) Hope to see you there!
Mariel @ Or so she says
Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says
Cathy, you will be one of the features today at Make it Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House…that is if I could get the post finished. lol. Thanks for always bringing such great stuff to the party! See you later at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Cathy Trochelman says
Wow – thanks Kathryn! I appreciate it!! (I’ve been anxiously awaiting your party… 🙂
Allyson says
I pinned this! Looks delicious!
Hi, Im Kelly! says
this looks great!
Lindsey Domer says
This. looks. amazing. Pinning!
Newest follower! Would love for you to follow back at toddlindsey.com 🙂
Theresa says
This looks amazing. I love red peppers & will have to give your recipe a try! Thanks for linking up & sharing @ DearCreatives.com Hope your having a great week. Theresa
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
This looks seriously delicious! And grilled cheese croutons sound fab. 🙂
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Diana - FreeStyleMama says
My son would love this! Thanks for linking up!
Holly Lefevre (504 Main) says
I am so making this!
Deirdre says
I’m a little late- but catching up on my blog hopping. I am going to add my grilled cheese to my tomato soup. What a great idea! New reader 🙂
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