As autumn settles in and the weather turns chilly, there’s nothing quite as comforting as a warm bowl of soup. And when you’re short on time, the air fryer can be a real lifesaver in the kitchen. This week, I decided to try my hand at an air fryer creamy red pepper soup, inspired by a recipe I stumbled upon on TikTok. The recipe, created by the food blogger Bored of Lunch, promised a delicious dinner with minimal effort.
I’ve never considered using my air fryer for soup before, but the process is surprisingly simple. You essentially roast the vegetables in the air fryer, just like you would in the oven, and then blend them up with stock and cream. It’s a quick and convenient way to make a flavorful soup. I was excited to try it, especially after the success I had with a slow cooker soup recipe recently.
So, I headed to the grocery store, stocked up on the necessary ingredients, and grabbed a loaf of sourdough bread to go with my soup. Here’s what you’ll need and how to make this delicious air fryer red pepper soup:
Air Fryer Red Pepper Soup Ingredients:
* 500g cherry tomatoes
* Three red peppers
* One red onion
* One tbsp olive oil
* Three garlic cloves
* One tsp oregano & thyme
* Salt and pepper
* 250ml vegetable stock
* 150ml double cream
* Handful of fresh basil
Instructions:
1.
Prep the vegetables:
Chop the onion and peppers into bite-sized pieces.2.
Roast in the air fryer:
Add the chopped vegetables, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to your air fryer basket. Stir well to ensure even coating. The original recipe recommends cooking for 20 minutes at 200°C, but my air fryer is smaller, so I cooked for 25 minutes at 180°C to avoid burning.3.
Check and stir:
Around the halfway mark, check the vegetables and give them a quick stir to prevent sticking. They should be cooked to perfection by the end.4.
Blend and simmer:
Once the vegetables are roasted, transfer them to your blender and whizz them up until smooth. Pour the blended soup into a pot over low heat. Gradually add the vegetable stock, stirring constantly, until the soup reaches your desired consistency.5.
Creamy finish:
Stir in the double cream and remove the soup from the heat.6.
Serve and enjoy:
Divide the soup into bowls and sprinkle with fresh basil and a touch of black pepper. Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping.I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful this soup was, considering how quickly it came together. Usually, soups take a bit of time for the flavors to meld, but the air fryer seemed to speed up the process. The creaminess added another layer of richness, but I might add some chili flakes next time for a bit more heat. Overall, this recipe is a winner! It’s quick, easy, and delicious, making it the perfect weeknight dinner solution.
