Yesterday I found myself with a glut of vine tomatoes, peppers and a pack of chorizo and knowing that I had to go to my son’s school in the evening I decided soup and cold food would be the perfect solution. I have tried making a roasted tomato soup before but without stock and it was a let down so this time I opted for chicken stock to give a bit more back bone and lemon juice and sugar to give a sharp/sweet intensity. I used Eschalion shallots because I happened to have them but you could use red onions. Roasting the garlic cloves in their skins prevented them from burning and produced little squishy pods of sweet lushiousness.
I was really pleased with the way this soup turned out, it’s definitely one to have as part of a main meal and not a starter! There’s a bit of sweet/sour thing going on with a basil back note and then the chunks of pepper, tomato and chorizo are just divine when you hit them! We had our soup with a big warm crusty loaf and not only was it delicious but filling too! The only person not so keen was my young daughter as she doesn’t like spicy chorizo – but the more you give you children different foods they will eventually learn to eat them so I persevere!
- 750g Vine ripened tomatoes, mixed sizes, larger ones quartered
- 130g Eschalion shallots (or red onions)
- 1 Red pepper, cut into wide strips
- 1 Orange pepper, cut into wide strips
- 6 Cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 600 mls Chicken stock
- 1 tbsp Tomato puree
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tsp Soft Light brown sugar
- 25 Fresh basil, washed and stalks removed + extra for garnish
- 120g Chorizo, chopped
- Salt flakes and freshly ground pepper
- Pre-heat the oven to 170⁰C.
- Put all the vegetables and whole garlic cloves in a bowl and mix well with the oil and a good seasoning of salt.
- Place on a baking tray and roast for approximately 45mins – 50 mins turning half way through until roasted but not charred.
- Meanwhile fry the chorizo in a drop of oil for a minute or two until crispy – drain and set aside.
- Once the vegetables are roasted remove the garlic, half the peppers and a good handful of the cherry sized tomatoes.
- Cut the pepper strips into chunks and set aside with the reserved cherry tomatoes.
- Put the remaining vegetables and juices in a large saucepan and then cut and squeeze the garlic cloves in there, discarding the skin.
- Add the stock, tomato puree, lemon juice, sugar and seasoning to taste and bring to a simmer.
- Add the basil leaves and blend with a stick blender.
- Return the reserved vegetables and fried chorizo to the pan (holding some back for garnishing), check seasoning and gently heat through before serving.
- Garnish with the reserved vegetables, chorizo and basil.
- Serve with warm crusty bread.
As this recipe uses herbs I am entering it into Lavender & Lovage’s Cooking with Herbs event which is being hosted by Lancashire Food this month. I’m also entering it into Javelin Warrior’s Cookin w’luv Made with Love Mondays challenge as it is made from scratch. Next I’m entering Ren Behan’s Simple & in Season as tomatoes are definitely in season! Over at Four Seasons Food the theme is red and is being hosted by The Spicy Pear and founded by Eat Your Veg and Delicieux! The No Waste Food Challenge is next as I used up my tomatoes & peppers and is being hosted by Utterly Scrummy and originates from Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary. Finally I’m also entering Extra Veg which is again hosted by Utterly Scrummy who runs it jointly with Fuss Free Flavours.
For more roasted vegetable soup inspiration you might like to check out the following recipes too!
Roast Carrot and Coriander Soup from Fish Fingers for Tea
Roasted Onion Soup from Hungry Healthy Happy
Four Tomato & Red Pepper Soup from Tinned Tomatoes
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Karen
14/03/2017 at 6:47 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love this soup, so filling, tasty and moreish. The roasted veg smells divine cooking away in the oven. I added some warm black olives on serving as well.
Camilla
14/03/2017 at 11:00 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Ooh, yes olives would be a fab addition:-) Thanks for your lovely feedback Karen:-)
Lisa Williams
25/11/2015 at 7:29 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
such a great fulfilling recipe I love soup at the best of times but this one is so tasty I think the roasting really takes it up a gear! So yeah in other words NOM!
Camilla
25/11/2015 at 10:50 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Lisa:-)
Paul Wilson
11/09/2015 at 12:13 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Sounds delicious.
michelleclaire
11/05/2015 at 6:39 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This sounds amazing, I’m going to try it this week!
Camilla
11/05/2015 at 10:13 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Enjoy:-)
tiggerific1973
11/05/2015 at 1:47 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Sounds delicious!
NatalieWhite91
27/04/2015 at 1:08 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love red peppers in a soup – any soup recipe with those in it is a winner for me, and with chorizo – my mouth is watering!
Camilla
27/04/2015 at 5:11 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Glad to hear it Natalie:-)
Maya Russell
27/04/2015 at 5:46 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I would make this into a smooth soup but it does look good.
Sisley
27/02/2015 at 11:50 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love tomatoes, peppers and chorizo. I bet this was delicious x
Camilla
27/02/2015 at 2:46 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Yes these flavours were made for each other;-)
Ursula Hunt
31/12/2014 at 12:02 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Great to warm you up after a night first footing- Happy New Year
Camilla
31/12/2014 at 12:17 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks – Happy New Year to you too Ursula! I had a report from WordPress last night and you are in my Top 5 commenters so thank you:-)
Simon Hayter
30/12/2014 at 2:57 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I don’t normally like soup but that looks awesome!
Camilla
30/12/2014 at 9:41 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you:-)
Paul Wilson
19/12/2014 at 12:04 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
A hearty soup, perfect for a winter’s day.
Farhana
14/11/2014 at 6:18 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Sounds and looks great and seems to be easy to follow. thanks
Camilla
14/11/2014 at 10:40 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Farhana:-)
Anne Dalzell
25/10/2014 at 10:12 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Warming, tasty and delicious. How gorgeous.
Camilla
26/10/2014 at 10:11 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you:-)
Paul Wilson
25/10/2014 at 2:54 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This sounds absolutely delicious.
Camilla
25/10/2014 at 10:03 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Paul:-)
Abigail Cullen
01/10/2014 at 4:23 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This looks a very wholesome soup and really nice.
Camilla
03/10/2014 at 10:41 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you:-)
William Gould
28/09/2014 at 12:52 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Will have to bear this in mind as it will soon be time for winter soups!
Carolin
15/07/2014 at 10:58 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
That sounds amazing, will have to try this! I love a good tomato soup, even had one as our wedding soup 🙂
Camilla
18/07/2014 at 11:37 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you, it is lush:-)
Galina V
15/07/2014 at 2:55 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
So colourful and flavourful! A beautiful soup.
babisham
15/07/2014 at 1:23 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Wow this looks yummy, I’m sure it will be a hit with my family x
Ursula Hunt
13/07/2014 at 12:46 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Wholesome soup
Susan Joyce Rogers
11/07/2014 at 10:53 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This looks lovely
Dianemjackson5
10/07/2014 at 5:02 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks really tasty. I think I’ll have a go at this one 🙂
Jane McColl
09/07/2014 at 9:13 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I made this yesterday and it was fabulous, thank you
Camilla
09/07/2014 at 2:59 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
So glad you like it:-)
Heather Haigh
08/07/2014 at 12:13 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
What a glorious colour, and it looks so rich and thick. I can almost taste it from here.
Camilla
08/07/2014 at 11:19 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks:-)
Laura Carroll
06/07/2014 at 11:57 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks great! And so much healthy goodness too 🙂
Camilla
07/07/2014 at 8:25 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks you:-)
Chris Williams
06/07/2014 at 4:18 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
this sounds scrummylicious
janetbennett
04/07/2014 at 1:04 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
fabulous, my favourite soup
Herbert Appleby
03/07/2014 at 5:52 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oooo I just fancy a bit a Spanish now the sun is out.
Tracy Nixon
03/07/2014 at 3:28 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This sounds delicious! Chorizo seems to be used so much more often these days too – me and the kids love it!! (though I cannot eat much as it gives me a little tummy trouble the next day)
Heather Haigh
01/07/2014 at 4:46 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Fabulous bold flavours. Mmm.
Jayne Sullivan
01/07/2014 at 3:28 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This looks delicious. As I am a vegetarian I am sure I could leave out the chorizo.
Corina
30/06/2014 at 8:19 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This has some of my favourite ingredients in – I’m a big fan of chorizo and I eat peppers and tomatoes every day. It looks beautiful.
Camilla
30/06/2014 at 11:26 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you, I hope you get to try it:-)
Victoria
30/06/2014 at 7:11 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
this would go down very well in my household!
ninjacat
30/06/2014 at 1:10 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
What a great combination of ingredients !
Michelle Utterlyscrummy
29/06/2014 at 8:48 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
A delicious way to use up a glut of veg, healthy, tasty and freezable too Thanks so much for linking up with No Waste Food Challenge this month 🙂
Camilla
29/06/2014 at 10:36 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Michelle:-)
Chris
29/06/2014 at 6:18 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
To me this looks like a really wonderful soup.
Charlotte Foy
29/06/2014 at 5:19 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This sounds delicious, anything with chorizo is lovely!
29/06/2014 at 4:30 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This looks delicious! I make a similar soup without the chorizo. I’ll definitely give this a try.
handbar
29/06/2014 at 3:26 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I think it may be a little spicy for me but my son would love it. I usually go for the more boring bland food!
Camilla
29/06/2014 at 10:40 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
The only spice is from the Chorizo so I suppose you need to like chorizo to like this soup!
bev
29/06/2014 at 2:06 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Ohhh – chorizo soup! I love chorizo!
Camilla
29/06/2014 at 10:44 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks:-)
Sally - My Custard Pie
29/06/2014 at 3:57 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
We like a chunky, spicy soup in our house. Lovely
Ursula Hunt
28/06/2014 at 11:41 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Bet this has a bit of a kick
Camilla
29/06/2014 at 10:48 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It surely does:-)
Elizabeth
28/06/2014 at 8:44 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Mmm this sounds so lovely! Thank you for sharing with the No Waste Food Challenge 🙂
Camilla
29/06/2014 at 10:48 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Pleasure:-)
Angela @ My Golden Pear
28/06/2014 at 7:04 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I’ve never been a fan of plain old tomato soup but your version looks so fresh and lovely and I love the idea of adding chorizo for an extra flavour kick. On my list for next weeks lunch 🙂 Lovely photo btw.
Camilla
29/06/2014 at 10:49 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Angela. Hope you enjoy it!
Paul Wilson
28/06/2014 at 12:15 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Roasting vegetables adds so much flavour.
Javelin Warrior
27/06/2014 at 11:00 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love the combination of chorizo with tomatoes – they’re made for each other, I think. And with fresh summer tomatoes now making their way to my kitchen, this sounds like a wonderful summer soup. Perfectly vibrant and simple to make…
Camilla
27/06/2014 at 11:04 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Mark! I’m a late comer to chorizo and had been put off by some cheap ones I’d tried but now I’m a complete convert and they were definitely made for tomatoes:-)
june1948
27/06/2014 at 10:52 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I have made this & it is absolutely delicious
Camilla
27/06/2014 at 11:05 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Wow, that was quick – so pleased you like it:-)
Ciara (@My Fussy Eater)
27/06/2014 at 8:51 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Sounds delicious. I love roasted tomatoes and peppers together and chorizo makes everything taste even better!
Camilla
27/06/2014 at 9:15 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you, they do work so well together:-)
Lancashire Food
27/06/2014 at 4:03 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Beautiful , thanks for linking up to Cooking with herbs. A delicious summery recipe
Camilla
27/06/2014 at 9:15 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you:-)
Vohn McGuinness
27/06/2014 at 3:46 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Love it Camiila – sounds and looks delicious. Thanks for the recipe. x
Camilla
27/06/2014 at 4:00 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you:-)
Jen @ Blue Kitchen Bakes
27/06/2014 at 3:10 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Delicious! Such a lovely colour too packed full of my favourite flavours, my OH isn’t a big fan of soup as he always claims that it doesn’t fill you up (no idea where he gets that idea from) so I think this could be one to convince him otherwise 🙂
Camilla
27/06/2014 at 4:01 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Jen, I think you could be right, my boys loved it:-)
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
27/06/2014 at 2:57 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love roasted tomatoes in soup, it really brings out the flavour.
Thanks for including my onion soup recipe too 🙂
Camilla
27/06/2014 at 4:03 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Yes I love all roasted vegetables as it really brings out the sweetness and flavour in them:-) Pleasure!
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