Roasted Tomato & Pepper Soup
The bitter chill of winter has settled in. Here in the Midwest, we were blessed with a few warm days at the beginning of the month—but now the cold is in my bones, and viruses seem to be ravaging everyone around us. When that happens, I turn to warm comfort foods: soups, teas, and hot sandwiches oozing with gooey, melty cheese. Soup, in particular, has the added benefit of being nourishing and full of nutrients that can help boost your immune system and carry you through until the warm, green days of spring finally emerge. Tonight, I made a wintery version of my summer tomato soup. It’s a simple blend of peppers (sweet or bell—whatever you have on hand), tomatoes, onion, garlic, and feta. Roasting these ingredients with a drizzle of olive oil brings out a deep, rich burst of flavor, and it couldn’t be easier to make. We like to serve this soup with lamb meatballs, gluten-free pita, and sometimes a grilled...
