- Level
 - very easy
 
- Prep Time
 - 10 mins
 
- Cooking Time
 - 30 mins
 
- Serves
 - 4-6
 
Ingredients
- 8
 - red tomatoes, halved
 
- 1
 - red bell pepper, seeded and halved
 
- 1
 - onion, sliced
 
- 45 ml
 - olive oil
 - 3 tbsp.
 
- 1/4 cup
 - cream cheese
 
- Water or chicken broth (optional)
 
- Salt and pepper, to taste
 
- Toppings, to taste
 
- Sour cream
 
- Lime zest
 
- Croutons
 
- Accompaniments
 
- 6 to 8
 - burger buns, toasted
 
- Cream cheese
 
Directions
- Step 1
 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for about 30 minutes. Let cool, then peel the pepper.
 
- Step 2
 - In a blender, puree the tomatoes, bell pepper, onions, and cream cheese until smooth. Transfer to a saucepan. Adjust the seasoning. If the texture is too thick, add a drizzle of water or chicken broth, as needed. Stir.
 
- Step 3
 - Divide among bowls. Top with a dollop of sour cream, lime zest, and croutons. Serve spread burger buns with cream cheese if desired.