Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup
Servings: 8
- Serving Size: 4 oz
Ingredients:
2 lb. Fresh tomatoes
3/4 lb. Red bell peppers
2T good olive oil
A few pinches of red pepper flakes
2 cups Diced onion
1 large carrot, diced
3 cups water or sodium free vegetable broth
2 tsp. Balsamic Vinegar
Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Garnish ideas: Fat free yogurt, Siracha sauce, chopped fresh herbs, finely diced croutons
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Toss the whole tomatoes and peppers in 1T of the olive oil and place on a cookie sheet. Place in preheated oven and roast for 30-40 minutes until skin is shriveled and slightly browned. Vegetables will lose their shape and look wrinkled but that’s OK. Set aside when roasted. When cool enough to handle, remove any of the skin from the peppers and remove the seeds and stems. Remove any of the skin from the tomatoes that comes off easily. Cut the peppers and tomatoes coarsely being careful not to lose the juice.
While the vegetables are roasting heat a soup pot and add the remaining 1 T. olive oil. Sautee the onions and carrots on low heat until translucent (about 10 minutes), stirring frequently. Add the chili flakes and pureed garlic and sauté 3 minutes longer, being careful not to brown the garlic.
Add the chopped tomatoes and peppers to the pot, and stir to sauté slightly. Add the water or vegetable stock and simmer for 1 hour.
Puree the soup in a blender or robot coupe. Add the Balsamic vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Use any combination of garnish ideas or simply serve as is.
Kcal 86 - Pro 1g - Total Fat 4g - Sat. Fat 1g - Sodium 16mg
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Redeem the Contra Costa Certified Farmers Market coupon in the 2010 issue of the East Bay Eco Metro Guide at our markets!
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 It's finally fall, and though the Pacific coast state of California doesn't have leaves changing color as dramatically as those in New England, our farmers sure do have a lot of pumpkins.
Don't forget to stop by the market to take advantage of their harvest bounties! Colorful fruits, veggies, and October squashes are here for the pickin'.
Celebrate harvest with us… longer nights and cooler weather makes us hungry for richer, full flavored foods…like hearty soups!
We still have beautiful heirloom tomatoes and the winter vegetables, pears and pumpkins are in!
Watch this video posted by American Farmland Trust
giving the local Food movement and farmers' markets a high-profile boost from none other than First Lady Michelle Obama at the opening of a farmers' market near the White House.
Walnut Creek
Parking is free and easy at the garage on Cole.
EBT is available at the market information booth!
Oct. 4- Chef, Alison Negrin, from John Muir Health joins us for a cooking demo. & nutrition tips. Come sample her "Roasted Tomato Soup".
Massa Organics brings organic brown rice for our health! Combine this hearty rice with tomato soup recipe. Massaorganics.com
OctoberCreekFest:-Oct 2 & 3
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Martinez
Only a few weeks are left at the Martinez Farmers' Market and you won't want to miss a single one. The variety at the Market this time of year is really incredible! Don't forget to bring your dull knifes for sharpening at the "Critical Edge"and pickup some "Delta Moon" soap and those delicious "Bridgets Bucket" cookies!
Fun Kids Art Activities hosted by the Martinez Arts Association in Martinez. 
Congratulations to Sukhis Quick n Eze Indian Food winning 2 SOFI Golden Awards for Sukhis Samosa & Chutney for the 3rd year at the 2009 Fancy Food Show!
Find these specialty items at our markets!
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 Orinda
Orinda Book Fair at the Community Center on October 3.
Pick up a free, delicious farmers market apple while you read your new books!
A list of recommended reading and viewing for the concerned consumer is available on our website.
Pleasant Hill
EBT is available at the market information booth!
7th Annual Art, Jazz & Wine Fest- Oct. 10 & 11
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The Lemon Lady Delivers!
"Thank you Contra Costa Certified Farmers' Markets and your generous farmers by collecting produce donations to feed Contra Costa County's most needy especially for the Pleasant Hill Community Service Day on Sept. 26th and delivered to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano- were greatly appreciated!"
Don't forget to bring your dull knifes for sharpening at the "Critical Edge" Oct. 3.
Lafayette Farmers' Market a Resounding Success!
Thanks to all who came out to support the 3-week trial of the Lafayette Farmers' Market, whether by shopping, volunteering, or spreading the word. We had an unbelievable amount of enthusiasm and the farmers did very well. We hope to come back for the full season next year, May to November, but we still need your help! Make it known that you want a Thursday night market in Lafayette by calling or emailing your city council representatives (Joanne Robbins, City Clerk: (925) 299-3210; cityhall@lovelafayette.org) and attend the public council meeting on November 9 to vote for sustainable food in your town.
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Call for Volunteers to Work on Backyard Farms in Lafayette
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 The nonprofit organization The Urban Farmers has raised the money to build and maintain one hundred small food gardens for residents in the Lafayette area.
Now they need volunteers to help them plant cover crops this fall and winter and food crops this spring.
If you are interested in donating some time and muscle to work outside in the sunshine, please visit theurbanfarmers.org and contact siamack@theurbanfarmers.org.
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