Creamy Tomato, Pepper, and Carrot Soup
This creamy tomato, pepper and carrot soup is an easy end-of-summer or fall soup recipe made with roasted tomatoes, sweet carrots, bell peppers, garlic, and herbs. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, Whole30, and nutrient-dense.
Creamy Tomato, Pepper and Carrot Soup
Some foods simply feel like home, and for me, soup is one of them. As a nutrition consultant and chef, I’m always looking for ways to make healthy food feel comforting and easy to make. This creamy tomato, pepper and carrot soup does exactly that. It’s silky, naturally sweet, loaded with vegetables and flavors, and surprisingly simple to make.
I especially love making it at the end of summer or beggining of fall (fall soups season everyone!) when the garden and farmers markets are overflowing with tomatoes and peppers. The weather may still be warm during the day, but there’s that first little hint of fall in the evening. This is my favorite kind of end-of-summer soup.
And yes, I know tomato soup is hardly a revolutionary idea. But after making this one over and over, I have an opinion: roasting the vegetables first makes all the difference.
It turns ordinary tomato soup into something deeper, sweeter, and more flavorful.
I grew up in Poland, where soup is not just something you make when you’re cold or sick. Soup is part of everyday cooking. Polish families have endless versions of soup: barszcz, żurek, ogórkowa, kapuśniak, rosół, mushroom soup, tomato soup. There is almost always a pot of something simmering somewhere, even in the summer. Soup was also one of the easiest ways to turn humble ingredients into a satisfying meal. A few vegetables, broth, herbs and whatever was available in the kitchen could become dinner.
That idea has stayed with me.
I don’t need a complicated recipe to make a great soup. I want good ingredients, thoughtful seasoning and a little patience. This homemade tomato carrot soup is exactly that kind of recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
The beauty of this soup is that everything happens in one simple process. You roast the vegetables, blend them with broth, add herbs, and finish with cashew cream for an extra-silky texture.
The carrots bring natural sweetness. The peppers add a gentle smokiness and sweetness. Tomatoes bring acidity and brightness, while garlic and herbs round everything out.
I tested this recipe with different vegetable combinations, and I found that the carrots are important. Without them, the tomatoes can dominate and the soup tastes sharper. The carrots soften that acidity and give the soup a naturally creamy texture.
I also prefer roasting the tomatoes and peppers instead of simply boiling everything. Boiling gets the job done, but roasting gives you those caramelized edges and concentrated flavors that make you want to keep eating straight from the pot.
Ingredients for Creamy Tomato, Pepper and Carrot Soup
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How to Make Creamy Tomato, Pepper and Carrot Soup
- Preheat your oven to 400F.
- Cut the bell peppers and onions into large pieces and add them to a baking sheet with some olive oil.
- In a large bowl, mix the carrots with garlic and olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, chopped thyme, and rosemary.
- Roast until the vegetables are soft and beginning to caramelize around the edges, about 30 minutes. Don’t rush the roasting. Those browned edges are flavor. During recipe testing, I found that pulling the vegetables out too early gave me a soup that tasted fine but lacked that deep, almost sweet roasted flavor I wanted.
- Transfer the roasted vegetables to a large pot and add the vegetable broth and dried basil.
- Bring everything to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes.
- Then blend. You can use an immersion blender directly in the pot or transfer the soup carefully to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- If you are using cashew cream, stir it in at the end. Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, and herbs.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Tomatoes – Fresh tomatoes are wonderful in late summer, but canned tomatoes work beautifully when tomatoes are out of season.
- Carrots – Sweet potatoes can replace some or all of the carrots for an even richer soup.
- Bell peppers – Red peppers are my first choice, but yellow and orange peppers work just as well.
- Cashew cream – Use coconut cream or unsweetened plant-based cream. You can also leave it out completely.
- Vegetable broth – You can use chicken broth or turkey broth if you don’t need the soup to be vegetarian.
- Fresh herbs – Fresh thyme and basil can replace the dried herbs. Add fresh basil at the end for a brighter flavor.
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Chef Angie Tips
My biggest tip is simple: roast the vegetables until they actually have some color. Don’t be afraid of those browned edges. That’s where the flavor lives.
I also recommend seasoning the vegetables before roasting rather than waiting until the soup is finished. Seasoning in layers gives you a much more balanced soup.
If your tomatoes are particularly acidic, don’t add sugar immediately. Let the carrots and roasted peppers do their job first. If it still needs balancing, a tiny splash of balsamic vinegar or a small pinch of salt can make a big difference.
And if you want an exceptionally smooth soup, blend it longer than you think you need to. That’s how you get that restaurant-style silky texture. You can aslo add cashew cream or if you eat diary creme fraiche.
Ways To Serve
- Serve with gluten-free sourdough, sandwich bread, artesian gluten-free bread, seed crackers or roasted vegetables on top.
- Pour it into small bowls or cups for a cozy starter.
- Serve alongside roasted chicken drumsticks, Cajun salmon, or a summer detox salad.
- Add toasted pumpkin seeds, fresh herbs and a swirl of cashew cream for a beautiful seasonal presentation.
- Pair it with a tuna salad, high-protein seed bread, and plantain bread for lunch.
Storage
Store in an airtight container for up to 4–5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Let it cool completely before freezing. Warm gently on the stovetop, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of broth if the soup has thickened.
FAQ
Is this a fall soup?
Absolutely. While I love making it with fresh summer tomatoes, the combination of roasted vegetables, herbs and creamy texture makes it a wonderful fall soup. It is especially good during that transition between summer and autumn.
For me, that’s what makes this soup such a winner. It isn’t trying too hard to be healthy. It just happens to be. And isn’t that the best kind of food?
A bowl of warm, creamy soup, a piece of crusty bread, maybe a little drizzle of olive oil on top, and suddenly an ordinary evening feels pretty special.
This creamy tomato, pepper and carrot soup is ultimate comfort food and for me. It is easy to make, full of flavors, packed with vegetables and perfect for any season. But if you ask me when it’s at its best?
Late summer, when the tomatoes are sweet, the peppers are colorful, and you’re standing in the kitchen thinking, “I probably bought too many vegetables.” That’s when you make soup. And you absolutely do not regret buying too many vegetables.
Creamy Tomato, Pepper and Carrot Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Onion
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 1 Yellow bell peeper
- 1 Green bell pepper
- 2 lbs Carrots
- 2 tbsp Garlic minced
- 1 lbs Cherry tomatoes
- 64 oz Vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Thyme chopped
- 1 tbsp Rosemary chopped
- 2 tbsp Dried basil
- Salt and pepper to tastes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F. 2. Cut the bell peppers and onions into large pieces and add them to a baking sheet with some olive oil.3. In a large bowl, mix the carrots with garlic and olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, chopped thyme, and rosemary.Roast until the vegetables are soft and beginning to caramelize around the edges, about 30 -45 minutes. Don't rush the roasting. Those browned edges are flavor. During recipe testing, I found that pulling the vegetables out too early gave me a soup that tasted fine but lacked that deep, almost sweet roasted flavor I wanted.4. Transfer the roasted vegetables to a large pot and add the vegetable broth and dried basil. Bring everything to a gentle simmer for 20 minutes.5. Then blend. You can use an immersion blender directly in the pot or transfer the soup carefully to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.6. If you are using cashew cream, stir it in at the end. Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, and herbs.
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