Fiery Tomato Pepper Soup with Lemon Vegan Cheese Swirl

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash the tomatoes, peppers, hot peppers, and lemon thoroughly.

2. 2

   Core and roughly chop the tomatoes and peppers. Remove the stems from the hot peppers, and remove some seeds if you prefer a slightly milder soup.

3. 3

   Place the chopped tomatoes, peppers, and hot peppers into a large pot.

4. 4

   Add 800 ml water and 8 g salt to the pot, then stir well.

5. 5

   Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

6. 6

   Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until the tomatoes and peppers are very soft.

7. 7

   Blend the soup carefully with an immersion blender until smooth. For an extra silky texture, strain the soup through a fine sieve if desired.

8. 8

   Zest the lemon, then juice it. Stir most of the lemon juice into the vegan cheese to create a smooth, tangy swirl mixture. Add a small splash of hot soup if needed to loosen the texture.

9. 9

   Taste the soup and add the remaining lemon juice if you want more brightness.

10. 10

    Ladle the hot soup into bowls.

11. 11

    Spoon or drizzle the lemon vegan cheese mixture over each bowl, then gently swirl it with a spoon.

12. 12

    Serve immediately while hot.