5 large fresh tomatoes, cut into 3/4" slices1 onion, cut into 1/2" slices 1/2 jalapeno, cut in half lengthwise, seeded 2 bell peppers, seeded, cut into 4 pieces olive oil 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) freshly ground black pepper 2 cups vegetable broth 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus additional cheese for garnishing) few tablespoons of heavy cream or creme fraiche (optional)
Preheat oven to 375F. Arrange all vegetables on baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil all over. Roast for 20 minutes.
For immersion blender: Roughly chop all vegetables. Add all vegetables, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, vegetable broth and grated cheese to pot large enough so that when you use your immersion blender, it doesn't splatter all over the place. Blend in pot until you get a nice puree. Bring to simmer, taste and adjust seasoning.
For standard blender: Add all ingredients to blender, blend until smooth puree. Taste and adjust seasoning. Pour into pot and heat to serve.
Garnish with additional parmesan cheese, a turn of the pepper mill and serve with crusty bread.
recipe from steamykitchen.com