Name: Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil divided; 1 medium yellow onion chopped; 2 garlic cloves chopped; 1 small fennel bulb coarsely chopped; 3 medium carrots chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 3 jarred roasted red bell peppers; ¼ cup cooked cannellini beans drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 cups vegetable broth; ½ to 1 teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

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Overview

Prep10 min

Cook35 min

Total45 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oildivided1 medium yellow onionchopped2 garlic cloveschopped1 small fennel bulbcoarsely chopped3 medium carrotschopped1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar3 jarred roasted red bell peppers¼ cup cooked cannellini beansdrained and rinsed2 tablespoons tomato paste4 cups vegetable broth½ to 1 teaspoon sea salt½ teaspoon black pepper½ teaspoon red pepper flakesoptional

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Equipment

Large pot
Blender or immersion blender
Knife and cutting board

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Method

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Soften the savory base

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pot. Cook onion with salt and pepper until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, fennel, carrots, and thyme; cook about 10 minutes until carrots soften.

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Simmer the red pot

Add balsamic, roasted peppers, beans, tomato paste, broth, and ½ teaspoon salt. Simmer 15–20 minutes until carrots are tender.

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Blend until velvet

Cool slightly, then blend with remaining 2 tablespoons oil until smooth (stand blender or immersion).

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Serve the cozy bowl

Season to taste. Serve with olive oil, herbs, and warm bread.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment