Roasted Red Pepper Soup Shots

Velvety roasted red pepper soup served in shot glasses with a basil cream swirl. This is one of those recipes I keep coming back to, and once you try it you will totally understand why. Perfect for Kansas City gatherings, game days, or just a cozy night in.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It comes together fast, uses simple ingredients, and honestly tastes like you spent way more time on it than you did. Whether you’re hosting friends or just treating yourself, this one never disappoints.

Ingredients

• roasted red peppers
• onion
• garlic
• vegetable broth
• cream
• basil

How to Make It

Gather all your ingredients and prep everything before you start. Follow the recipe card below for full step-by-step instructions. Take your time, let the flavors come together, and taste as you go.

Every kitchen is a little different and that’s what makes cooking so fun. Adjust seasoning to your taste and make it your own.

What I Use to Make This

A few of my go-to kitchen tools that make this recipe even easier:

• Lodge Cast Iron Skillet — my most-used pan in the kitchen
• OXO Good Grips Mixing Bowls — sturdy, stackable, and dishwasher safe
• Microplane Zester/Grater — perfect for citrus and hard cheeses

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Roasted Red Pepper Soup Shots

Velvety roasted red pepper soup served in little glasses. An elegant passed appetizer.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 roasted red peppers
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• salt and pepper

Method

 

1. Saute the onion in olive oil until soft, then add the garlic.
2. Add the roasted peppers, broth, and smoked paprika and simmer 15 minutes.
3. Blend until completely smooth.
4. Stir in the cream and season with salt and pepper.
5. Pour into small glasses or cups and serve warm with a swirl of cream.

Notes

Serve in shot glasses for parties. It can be made ahead and gently reheated.

Roasted Red Pepper Soup Shots

Velvety roasted red pepper soup served in little glasses. An elegant passed appetizer.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Soup

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 roasted red peppers
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• salt and pepper

Method

 

1. Saute the onion in olive oil until soft, then add the garlic.
2. Add the roasted peppers, broth, and smoked paprika and simmer 15 minutes.
3. Blend until completely smooth.
4. Stir in the cream and season with salt and pepper.
5. Pour into small glasses or cups and serve warm with a swirl of cream.

Notes

Serve in shot glasses for parties. It can be made ahead and gently reheated.