blender tomato soup with zulu sweet pepper

Let’s make some blender tomato soup.

So rumor has it summer is coming to an end. LOL

The weather in my neck of the woods is blisteringly hot, but already I’ve noticed leaves on our trees have started to change.

This seasonal transition will be met with great opposition by many. Quarantine part 2 are murmurings in many conversations as others can’t fathom the thought of retreating indoors for another round with COVID.

In my attempt to get through this transition, I’ll be blending tomato soup with Zulu sweet peppers to nourish my body.

This blended beauty is made with heirloom tomatoes loaded in lycopene with a tangy tomato flavor. Made in a blender this instant classic has a depth of flavor,  with a touch of sweetness thanks to the Zulu sweet pepper.

Many of you may be unacquainted with Zulu pepper as I was until this year. I grew this black beauty in our garden out of my greedy curiosity to taste this strikingly beautiful pepper.

It has a thin crisp outer layer that adds a welcoming subtle sweetness that complements the rich, tangy tomato base. To level things up a bit, I broiled it to create a murky char, and to my surprise, it turned green. Imagine that.

{Zulu Sweet Pepper}

I love this blender tomato soup for sooooo many reasons:

• It came together in under 20 minutes.
• It’s chock full of seasonal healthful ingredients that are light hearty, tasty, bright, and bold with flavor.
• Dairy-Free
• And it makes great leftovers. I highly recommend you add it to your back to school dinner rotation.

I’ll never be so presumptuous and tell you how to eat this simply delicious tomato soup, but what I will insist is that you garnish it with fresh basil, crispy golden croutons and savor every slurp. 😉

HOW TO MAKE BLENDER TOMATO SOUP WITH ZULU SWEET PEPPER

blender tomato soup with Zulu sweet pepper

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

20 mins

 

This blender tomato soup with Zulu sweet pepper is an instant classic! Made with fresh heirloom tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil that are intensified when blended. The perfect soup bowl to make you smile. Did I mention it's topped with golden brown croutons? Can you say a Taste of YUMMY!!!

Author: Taste of Yummy

Serves: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3 pounds of ripe heirloom tomatoes cut into quarters
• ½ cup of roasted zulu pepper
• 3 garlic cloves chopped
• ½ cup of garden fresh basil leaves
• ½ teaspoon pink sea salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• Bread of choice cut into 1 inch cubes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a blender blend tomatoes until chunk free and smooth. Then add Zulu peppers, basil, garlic, pink salt, black pepper, and oregano. Blend until smooth. Cover and refrigerate.
3. To Prepare Croutons: Arrange bread on the baking sheet. Bake for 5-10 minutes until golden brown, toss once.
4. Heat soup to remove the chill or serve cold- It's totally up to you.
5. To Serve: ladle soup into bowls, garnish with croutons and fresh basil. Enjoy!

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