ROASTED TOMATO AND PEPPER SOUP

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You'll want to capture the rich flavor of roasted tomato, pepper, onion and garlic in this colorful soup. Add cubed bread pieces for the perfect light vegetarian meal. -Debby Harden, Williamston, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 pounds plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
2 medium sweet red peppers, quartered and seeded
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 slices day-old French bread (1 inch thick), crusts removed and cubed
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Shaved Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Place tomatoes and peppers, cut side down, in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes. Turn tomatoes and peppers; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until skins are blistered and blackened., Immediately place peppers and tomatoes in a large bowl; cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Peel off and discard skins; coarsely chop tomatoes and peppers., In a large saucepan, saute onions in oil until tender. Add the garlic, cumin and coriander; saute 1 minute longer. Add the broth, tomatoes and peppers. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes., Stir in the bread, vinegar, salt and pepper; heat through. Sprinkle servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 781mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein.