Grilled Heirloom Tomato and Pepper Blender Soup Recipe
This soup highlights summer peppers and tomatoes and comes together in no time! Adding pesto amps up the flavour. I use store bought pesto. In a pinch, you can leave the pesto out and add a handful of basil instead.
Ingredients
- For Grilling
- 4 lb. ripe tomatoes, you can use any
- combination, even cherry tomatoes
- 1 red pepper
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- For the Soup
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
- 2-3 tsp. kosher salt
- 2½ cup almond milk, dairy milk or any
- milk alternative
- 1½ Tbs. pesto, I use no-nut and no-cheese
- pesto
- 1 Tbs. honey
- Plenty of coarsely ground black pepper
- A blender
Instructions
- 1
For Grilling: Preheat your grill to high, remove the stems from the tomatoes and drizzle the olive oil on them to coat. Turn the grill to med-high and place the tomatoes down onto the grill. Grill the tomatoes for 3-4 minutes on the first side, carefully flip them and grill the second side, remove from the grill and place into a bowl.
- 2
Cook the Pepper: Place the whole pepper on the grill and grill for 4-5 minutes or until the skin is charred in spots, flip and repeat on 4 sides, remove from the grill allow to cool.
- 3
When cool enough to handle, peel the skins off the pepper and remove the flesh away from the seeds and core, discard the seeds and core.
- 4
For the Soup: Place the tomatoes, flesh from the pepper, thyme leaves, salt, milk, pesto, honey and pepper in the blender. Blend until smooth.
- 5
Reheat in a pot, taste for salt, pepper and honey. Serves 4-6
Tips & Storage
- How to Store
- Soup stores beautifully! Keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container. The flavors often improve overnight.
- Can I Freeze This?
- Most soups freeze wonderfully for up to 3 months. Cool completely, then store in freezer-safe containers leaving room for expansion. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Make Ahead Tip
- This soup is perfect for meal prep. Make a big batch on Sunday and enjoy it throughout the week. Simply reheat on the stovetop over medium heat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make Grilled Heirloom Tomato and Pepper Blender Soup?
This Grilled Heirloom Tomato and Pepper Blender Soup recipe by Carolyn Cohen includes step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow. You'll need 16 ingredients and the recipe is designed for home cooks of all skill levels.
Can I freeze this grilled heirloom tomato and pepper blender soup?
Absolutely. This soup freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. Cool completely and store in freezer-safe containers. The flavors often taste even better the next day.