Simple, richer, low -carbohydrate comfort in a bowl.

There is something about soup that just feels right. Cold weather, busy days, lazy Sundays, soup appears and does what it needs. And this? It is a little smoky, a little Herby, super creamy and still holds it in this carbohydrate color keto zone without trying like a “keto” meal.

We speak of roasted red pepper and basil soup. And yes, it’s keto. No potatoes, no sneaky sugar and none of the things that mess up with their macros.

Let us go into it.

What makes this soup work so well?

Honest? It is the mixture of flavors. Frying the peppers produces this slightly sweet, smoky thing that simply works. Then the fresh basil cuts through with a little peppery Herby kick. Garlic makes it cozy. Onion gives it a small basic taste. And if you mix everything with cream and broth? It’s smooth, silky and really satisfying.

In addition, it freezes well, heats up easily and works for lunch or dinner. You can pour it into a cup and drink it like coffee if that’s your mood.

What you need

Here is the full list of ingredients, but not emphasized. It is nothing special and the most that you probably already have.

Ingredients:

• 4 large red peppers

• 1 small yellow onion (or half a medium)

• 3 cloves of garlic (more if you are with it)

• 1 ½ cups of chicken broth (or vegetable broth if you want them to be meat -free)

• ½ cup of heavy cream

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

• 1 teaspoon of salt

• ½ teaspoon of black pepper

• 1 teaspoon of smoked peppers (not normal peppers – the smoky species makes a big difference)

• ½ teaspoon of chili flakes (optional if you like warmth)

• ½ cup of fresh basil leaves (loose packed)

• 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (for a little brightness)

That’s it. No strange thickeners, no hidden carbohydrates.

Step by step: how to make roasted red pepper & basil soup

You don’t have to be a cook. If you can chop things and stir a saucepan, they are good.

1. Fry the red peppers

You have options here. You can fry them under the roast in your oven, on a grill or even directly on a gas burner if you have one. You want to make the skins black and blasily.

• Cut the peppers into half, take out the seeds and come.

• Place it on a baking sheet on the skin.

• Fry up until the skins are mostly black. Takes about 8–10 minutes.

As soon as they are nice and charred, throw them in a bowl and cover them with a plate or film. Let them dampen for 10–15 minutes – this makes it easier to peel the skins.

If you are cool enough to touch them, peel the skins and put the paprika aside.

2. Cook the onion and the garlic

As the peppers cool down, heat a pot over medium heat.

• Add the olive oil.

• Throw the chopped onion.

• Let it boil for about 5–7 minutes until it is soft and a little golden.

• Add the chopped garlic, smoked peppers and chilli flakes when you use it. Mix a minute until it smells fantastic.

3. Mix everything

Now add the roasted red peppers to the pot. Pour in the broth. Let simmer for about 10 minutes just to bring the flavors together.

Then take it out of the heat.

Now mix it. Use a immersion mixer directly in the saucepan or pour everything into a normal mixer (just be careful – hot liquid and blender can be chaotic).

As soon as it is smooth, stir the cream, salt, pepper and vinegar or lemon juice.

Throw the fresh basil and mix it one last time until everything is silky and green spots dance through the red soup.

Taste it. Adjust everything. More salt? More vinegar? A shot cream? You are the boss.

Serve tips

The soup is rich enough to be your own meal, but it also plays well with others.

• Add a topping: Spray sprinkle made of cream, parmesan, chopped fresh basil or even crumbled bacon.

• Make it a full dinner: Combine it with grilled chicken, a side salad or some carbohydrate bread.

• Hold it easily: Pour it into a mug and drink it onto the couch. No spoons, no plates, just cozy.

Why keto roasted red pepper & basil soup is ideal for keto

Here is what happens to whatever:

• Carbohydrates low: Red peppers have some natural sugar, but they are still low enough to fit most Keto plans.

• Fat -male: Thanks to olive oil and cream, you get the fats you need to feel full and driven.

• No fillers: No flour, no corn starch, no strange thickeners.

• Easy to portion: A batch makes 3–4 portions, depending on how big your bowl is.

Food prepared friendly

Here is the deal – double the recipe and freeze half. It freezes like a dream. Simply let it cool completely, pour in airtight containers and it lasts up to 3 months in the freezer. Gently harden on the stove so that the cream does not split.

With regard to the fridge, it lasts 3 to 4 days. The next day could taste better after the flavors hang together overnight.

How I did it

Okay, story. When I made this soup for the first time, it should be a dinner for my girlfriend that swears that she hate red peppers. I didn’t tell her what was in it – just said: “Try it.” She finished the bowl, looked up and said, “Okay, I was wrong.”

I also made it without a basil when I was outside. It’s still good. I exchanged a cream for coconut cream just to see. That also works. Not quite the same taste, but still solid when they are milk -free.

And don’t skip the vinegar or lemon juice. This small acidity brings everything together. It cuts wealth and makes the taste pop. They don’t taste “vinegar”, but they would miss it if it weren’t there.

Do you have 10 additional minutes?

Do you want to record it? Fry a few cloves of garlic in their skins next to the peppers. Then press them into the soup before mixing. Sweet, gentle and adds.

Even if you lie around a parmesan bowl (like a block of real Parmesan), throw it into the soup while it cooks. Then pull it out before mixing. Add a small Umami thrust without adding carbohydrates.

Diploma

This soup doesn’t try to be chic. It’s just good. It is warm, filling, light and light for the carbohydrates. You can open it on a week in the evening or make a batch for preparing meals. You can serve it at a dinner party or eat it cold from the fridge the next morning. No judgment here.

If you are interested in keto, this is a goalkeeper. If you are only with soup, the same answer. In any case, it is worth making it.

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