Calabrian Chili Tomato Soup
This Calabrian Chili Tomato Soup is made with simple ingredients – many of which are probably in your fridge and pantry right now! It’s rich and flavorful, with just a touch of heat from the Calabrian chilies. Top with grilled cheese croutons for the ultimate cozy meal!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 6 cloves fresh minced garlic
- 2-4 tablespoons chopped Calabrian chili peppers, adjust to heat preference
- 2 28-ounce cans whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups roasted red peppers, roughly chopped
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons sugar, optional
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 cup vegan parmesan shreds, at room temperature
- ½ cup plant-based heavy cream or extra creamy non-dairy milk, unflavored and unsweetened, at room temperature
- Grilled cheese croutons, for garnish, optional (recipe below)
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish, optional
For the Grilled Cheese Croutons:
- 4 slices white or sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter, softened
- 6 slices vegan cheddar cheese, or 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the onions and sauté, stirring often, until translucent, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add the garlic and chopped Calabrian chilies, and continue to cook until the garlic is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in the canned tomatoes (with their juice), roasted red peppers, and vegetable broth.
- Season with the dried oregano, sugar (if using), salt and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, working in batches, you can transfer the soup to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.
- If you transferred the soup to a blender, transfer it back into the pot over medium-low heat.
- Stir in the parmesan and heavy cream.
- Continue to stir until the parmesan melts throughout.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Serve immediately and garnish with grilled cheese croutons and fresh minced basil or parsley. Enjoy!
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