Serves 6-8


Fire-Roasted Tomato And Bread Soup

  • Prep Time 20 Minutes
  • Cooking Time 90 Min
  • Method Direct Heat

Ingredients

  • 4 Cups Chicken Stock
  • 2 Slices Day-Old Bread
  • 1/2 Small Red Bell Pepper, Cored, Seeded
  • 25 Plum Tomatoes, Halved, Cored, And Seeded
  • 1 Medium Onion, Peeled, Cut In Slices
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 Cup Basil Leaves
  • 1 Stalk Of Celery, Chopped
  • 1 Clove Of Garlic, Minced
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Nutrition

Instructions

  1. In A Large Stockpot Combine The Chicken Stock And Bread. Set Aside While You Prepare And Grill The Vegetables.
  2. Flatten The Pepper Half With The Palm Of Your Hand. Brush The Pepper, Tomato Halves, And Onion Slices With Oil. Grill The Vegetables Over Direct Medium Heat (180°C To 230°C), With The Lid Closed As Much As Possible, Until Lightly Charred, Turning Once. The Pepper And Tomatoes Will Take 6 To 8 Minutes And The Onion Will Take 8 To 12 Minutes. When The Pepper And Tomatoes Are Cool Enough To Handle, Remove Their Skins. Rough Chop All The Grilled Vegetables.
  3. Add The Grilled Vegetables And The Rest Of The Ingredients To The Pot And Simmer Over Low Heat For 45 Minutes, Stirring Occasionally.
  4. Serve With Crusty Italian Bread, If Desired.
  • Preparation Time: 20 Minutes
  • Braai Time: Grill 8-12 Minutes, Cooking 45 Minutes
  • Total Time: 90 Min
  • Serves: 6-8
  • Skill Level: Medium
  • Cooking Method: Direct Heat
  • Braai Temperature: 180°C-230°C
  • Equipment: Gourmet BBQ System Wok and Steamer, Grill Mitt