Silky soup with roasted red peppers, garlic, and harissa. Vegetarian and gluten-free. Ready in 55 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 large red bell peppers
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
04 - 1 head garlic
05 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
→ Pantry
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
07 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste
08 - 1½ teaspoons harissa paste
09 - 4 cups vegetable broth
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Garnish
12 - ¼ cup crème fraîche or plain Greek yogurt
13 - Fresh cilantro or parsley leaves
14 - Crusty bread for serving
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - Cut red peppers in half, remove seeds and membranes, and place cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Slice off the top of garlic head to expose cloves, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and place on baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 25–30 minutes until pepper skins are charred and blistered. Remove from oven and let cool.
04 - Once cooled, peel skins off peppers and squeeze roasted garlic cloves from their skins.
05 - In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and potato. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
06 - Stir in tomato paste and harissa; cook for 1 minute.
07 - Add roasted peppers, roasted garlic, smoked paprika, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
08 - Puree soup in batches using a blender or with an immersion blender until silky smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
09 - Ladle into bowls, swirl with crème fraîche or yogurt, and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve with crusty bread.
