the Breville Test Kitchen
Roasted Tomato and Pepper Soup with Salsa Verde
the Super Q™
+1 more appliance
1 hr 10 mins total time
25 mins active time
Easy
Serves 4
Ingredients
Measurements:
6 (3 oz) large Roma tomatoeshalved lengthwise
2 (24¾ oz) large red bell peppersquartered, seeds removed
1 (5½ oz) small red onionpeeled, quartered
3 cloves garlicpeeled
2 tbsp olive oil
Flaky sea saltto season
Freshly ground pepperto season
2 cups (16 fl oz) vegetable stock
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup (¾ oz) loosely packed basil leaves
Baby herbs
For the salsa verde
7 drained oil-packed anchovy fillets
4 cups (2¾ oz) loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tbsp drained capers
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice- ½ cup (4 fl oz) olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
minced
Freshly ground black pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1To make the salsa verde, put all the ingredients in the blender and secure the lid. MIX for 35-40 seconds until well combined. Season with pepper. You will need 1/3 cup 2¾ fl oz for this recipe. Transfer the remaining salsa verde to a clean, airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- 2To make the roasted tomato and pepper soup, preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a roasting pan with parchment paper.
- 3Put the tomatoes, peppers, onion and garlic in the pan. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss lightly to coat. Roast for 40-45 minutes, until lightly colored and softened. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
- 4Using tongs, transfer the roasted vegetables to the blender. Add the stock and tomato paste. Secure the lid. Blend on the SOUP program until the program finishes.
- 5Add the basil and secure lid. PUREE for 30 seconds or until the soup is smooth. Pour into a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until hot. Season with salt and pepper.
- 6Divide the soup among serving bowls. Top with the salsa verde and garnish with baby herbs.Tip: Serve Salsa Verde on top of soups or serve over grilled or pan-fried meats, poultry, seafood or roasted vegetables. Mix unused Salsa Verde with lemon juice or mayonnaise and use as a dressing for potato salad.
