Recipes

Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper Soup

Now that autumn is here why not give our warming soup recipe a try - perfect for lunch with a few Dean's Extra Mature Cheddar & Chilli Bites.

Soup

Follow the steps

Ingredients

600g fresh tomatoes
2-3 red peppers, de-seeded
1 onion, peeled
2 garlic cloves, peeled & chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp demerara sugar
1 tbsp balsamic vinega
1 litre vegetable stock (approx)
small bunch fresh basil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
Dean's Extra Mature Cheddar & Chilli Bites to serve

Follow The Steps

Pre-heat the oven to 200degC.

Cut the tomatoes, peppers and onion into large chunks and place on a large baking sheet, add the chopped garlic.

Drizzle over the olive oil and stir through, coating the vegetables evenly.

Season with a little salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper.

Place in the pre-heated oven to roast for 20-25 minutes or until the vegetables start to brown at the edges.

Remove the tray from the oven and tip the vegetables into a large soup pan - add most of the vegetable stock (reserve a little to add later if the soup is too thick), followed by the sugar and balsamic vinegar.

Bring to simmering point, cover the pan with a lid and leave to simmer for five minutes, then blend to a smooth consistency with a stick blender.

Roughly chop the basil leaves (reserving a few for garnish) and stir through.

Add the remaining stock if required and check the seasoning.

Serve the soup in warmed bowls with a few basil leaves scattered over - add some Dean's Extra Mature Cheese & Chilli Bites on the side.