Charred Bell Pepper Lentil Soup
Charred Bell Pepper Lentil Soup balances smoky roasted peppers with earthy lentils, bright tomatoes, and a whisper of tarragon and thyme. The broth is silky yet substantial, with gentle heat from hot sauce and chile oil. Serve it steaming on a cool evening or chilled for a refreshing warm‑weather lunch.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heating element and preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2
Place the red bell pepper halves, yellow bell pepper halves, and orange bell pepper halves on the prepared baking sheet, cut sides down.
- 3
Broil the peppers until their skins are blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the charred peppers to a bowl and seal tightly with plastic wrap. Let them steam as they cool until the skins have fully loosened, about 20 minutes. Peel off and discard the skins, then dice the peppers small.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir the onion and carrot in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, tarragon, thyme, and paprika; continue cooking and stirring until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Stir the roasted peppers, tomatoes, water, and hot sauce into the pepper mixture, cover the pot, and cook until the tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the vegetable broth to the pot; add the lentils, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until the lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
- 7
Transfer soup to a blender or food processor, filling no more than halfway. Cover and hold the lid down; pulse several times until the soup is only slightly chunky. Repeat until all the soup is blended.
- Calories 121.88 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.48 g Low Source
- Carbs 20.55 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.69 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.51 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 557.44 mg High
- Fiber 2.29 g Low Source
- Sugar 7.59 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.14 g Low Source
- Calcium 62.8 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.91 mg Moderate
- Potassium 326.94 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 157.47 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 53.68 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Charred Bell Pepper Lentil Soup is a dinner recipe made with 20 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Chili Oil, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 121.88 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Charred Bell Pepper Lentil Soup?
- It is a soup recipe made with 20 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Charred Bell Pepper Lentil Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Chili Oil, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Tarragon. The full list of 20 is above.
- How long does it take to make Charred Bell Pepper Lentil Soup?
- About 2 hrs in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 121.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Charred Bell Pepper Lentil Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 7 steps.
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