Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Chickpeas & Orzo
Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod
A creamy, hearty roasted red pepper soup with chickpeas and orzo, packed with smoky roasted peppers, tender chickpeas, and fresh basil. Perfect for cozy weeknights or meal prep!
Servings: 6
Calories: 274kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 (28 oz) cans fire roasted tomatoes with juices
- 1 (12 oz) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup orzo
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- For garnish: chopped fresh basil and crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and carrot; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the bay leaf, thyme, and crushed red pepper.
- Add the tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and vegetable broth; stir to combine. Reduce to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir the basil and balsamic vinegar. Remove the bay leaf.
- Turn off the heat and use a hand blender to purée the soup in the pot. If you don’t have a hand blender, let the soup cool until warm and transfer to stand blender. Blend until smooth and return to the pot.
- Stir in the orzo and bring to a low boil. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until orzo is tender.
- Stir in the chickpeas and heavy cream. Cook for 1 minute. If the soup is too thick, add a little extra broth.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil and crumbled feta. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 898mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3167IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 3mg