Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
So the Abs Diet is going well. I have lost 12 pounds since I first weighed myself at the Restoration Hardware in Crabtree mall earlier this month and realized I had to do something. I have been working out 5 days a week, 3 days weight lifting and 2 days of cardio. Sometimes I don’t get in 2 days of running like I would prefer, but I get at least one in and then take Bella for a long walk on the weekend. I increased my lifting weight this week and am feeling the pain! I am eating better, taking in 3 meals and 2 snacks a day, I just can never seem to get in that snack before bed but I don’t think that’s hurting anything. I try and cheat at only one meal a week, and the past two times have been wings and I have felt miserable after eating, so I may retire the chicken wings for a while. I am cooking alot, packing alot of lunches (which is helping me save some money) and am loving the smoothies.
I make a few of the recipes in the book but don’t follow it strictly just because the recipes tend to get boring, but I do get the gist of what I’m suppose to eat. I made this soup this week after realizing I had a huge jar of roasted red peppers from my sister. I also wanted to try and re-create a roasted red pepper soup I had at a local deli. This isn’t quite the same but it super easy to make and is really tasty.
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 quart jar of roasted red peppers, drained and chopped into large chunks
2- 14 ounce cans of diced tomatoes, undrained (you can also use whole tomatoes that you crush in your hands)
2 teaspoons chili powder (can add more if you like)
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup or so of fat free half and half
1/2 cup shredded gouda, white cheddar etc (pretty much whatever you have on hand)
1. Saute onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add chopped red peppers, tomatoes, and spices and allow to simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
3. Blend with a stick blender or in a standard blender until smooth.
4. Add half and half and cheese and allow cheese to melt and soup to heat back up.
5. Serve with a grilled ham and cheese (whole wheat bread please!) and enjoy!
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