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Fire-Roasted Tomato Red Pepper Soup
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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!

Fire-Roasted Tomato Red Pepper Soup

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.

bowl of Fire-Roasted Tomato Red Pepper Soup

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!

Fire-Roasted Tomato Red Pepper Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

Fire-Roasted Tomato-Red Pepper Soup

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

  1. 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.
  2. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir over low heat for 1 minute, or until the flour is fully incorporated.
  3. 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.
  4. Transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth.
  5. 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.)
  6. Season the soup with salt and pepper, garnish with croutons, and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 345Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 799mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 3gSugar: 11gProtein: 12g
© Cathy Trochelman
Cuisine: American / Category: Soups

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  3. 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

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  15. 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

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  16. 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!

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  22. 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

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  23. 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

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  24. 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

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  28. 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

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  32. 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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