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Tomato, Courgette, and Pepper Soup – Easy Recipe

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Even a culinary novice can whip up a soup, as it is one of the easiest dishes to make. This tomato, courgette, and pepper soup is quick and simple to make and is perfect as either a starter or a family meal served with bread or croutons.

It is equally suitable as a warming dish in the winter months or a refreshing one in summer. Tomato soups are popular options as they are full of flavour and look aesthetically pleasing in the bowl. One of our favourites is tomato, courgette, and pepper soup. This soup is also cheap, nutrient-dense, and a great vegetarian option. You can also make it in a soup maker. Here is how to make tomato, courgette, and pepper soup. 

Tomato, Courgette, and Pepper Soup - Easy Recipe
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Tomato, Courgette, and Pepper Soup – Easy Recipe

Recipe by Liz FlynnCourse: Soup RecipesCuisine: European food
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Vegan

YES

Vegetarian

YES

Gluten-free

YES

Dairy-free

YES

An easy recipe for tomato, courgette and pepper soup, which you can serve either chunky or smooth with an accompaniment of your choice.

Ingredients for Tomato, Courgette and Pepper Soup

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 3 medium courgettes (zucchini)

  • 1 red bell pepper

  • 1 yellow bell pepper

  • 2 tins chopped tomatoes

  • 1 onion, finely diced

  • Handful of fresh basil

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 litre of vegetable stock

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • Optional: Sour cream or creme fraiche to serve

Directions: How to Make Tomato, Courgette and Pepper Soup

  • Chop the onions, peppers, and courgettes, then crush the garlic.
  • Heat some olive oil over medium heat in a large pan.
  • Add the chopped onions and peppers and cook until softened.
  • Add the crushed garlic and chopped zucchini (courgettes).
  • Pour over the vegetable stock, bring to a simmer and then stir in the tinned tomatoes.
  • Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Take most of the fresh basil and roughly tear it before adding to the pan. Save some basil to garnish the top of the soup.
  • Cook the soup for 20 minutes, then remove it from the heat and let it cool for a while.
  • If you want a less chunky soup, blend it with a blender or a handheld blender to your preferred consistency. You can do short, sharp blasts to make a thicker soup that still has whole chunks, or completely blitz the soup for a smooth consistency.
  • Serve into soup bowls, then add a swirl of soured cream or crème fraîche and a sprig of basil, and serve alone or with croutons or warm, crusty bread. 

Tips

  • Tomatoes: Use fresh tomatoes if you prefer.
  • Garlic: Optional, it just adds an extra level of flavour. If you are not a fan of garlic, leave this ingredient out. 
  • Spice it up: If you are a fan of spice, it is simple to add some spiciness to this dish. Either add chopped chilli or some paprika to the dish; both work well.
  • Peppers: You can add any colour you like. I only use one red and one yellow for the colour.
  • Serving: Serve this either warm or chilled.
  • Soup makers– It is easy to make this soup using a soup maker. If you do not yet have a soup maker, then read our best soup makers buying guide and product reviews.
  • Catering– This tomato, courgette, and pepper soup is a fantastic option for serving in bulk from a catering soup kettle.
  • If you enjoy the flavours of this dish, you may also enjoy our tomato and courgette bake or our courgette and mint soup.

18 Comments

    • Thank you for visiting our site and trying our recipes. We love getting feedback, and we are glad you enjoyed this soup. Good luck with your soup making!

      Reply

    • Made this this evening, absolutely delicious. We added some mixed fried smokey fish to make a chowdwer, but it will also undoubtedly be gorgeous for breakfast tomorrow when I eat the leftovers!! I shall use this site again now the evenings are drawing in!! Many thanks.

      Reply

      • I am so glad you enjoyed it, and that you have adapted it to suit your own tastes. I love it when people use a recipe as a basic idea and then make it their own. It is how I cook!

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