Description
Creamy Feta and Roasted Red Pepper Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. This velvety soup combines sweet roasted red peppers with tangy feta cheese, creating a delightful harmony of flavors that is sure to warm your soul. Perfect as a starter or paired with crusty bread, this easy-to-make dish will impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large red bell peppers
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Halve and seed red bell peppers, then place cut-side down on a lined baking sheet. Roast for about 25 minutes until charred.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent (about 5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Pour in vegetable broth along with oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Once peppers are slightly cooled, peel off skins and add to the pot. Blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in crumbled feta until melted. Serve hot with optional garnishes like extra feta or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing, Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg