Powerbank Landing Soup

Ingredients

• 2 zucchinis
• 2 red pointed bell peppers
• 1 red onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 cans diced tomatoes (800 g total)
• 1 l vegetable stock
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 red chili pepper
• 1 lemon
• 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• fresh coriander (optional, for garnish)

Method

1. Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise. Brush with 1 tbsp olive oil and grill them in a grill pan until nicely marked.
2. Finely chop the red onion and garlic. Slice the bell peppers into strips.
3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a soup pot. Sauté the onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Add the bell pepper and fry for another 3 minutes.
4. Add the smoked paprika powder and fry briefly.
5. Add the diced tomatoes and stock. Bring to a boil and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
6. Blend the soup smooth with a stick blender. Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
7. Slice the chili pepper into thin rings.
8. Pour the soup into deep plates. Place a grilled zucchini half diagonally in each bowl, as a powerbank.
9. Lay a strip of chili pepper over the zucchini as a flame. Garnish with coriander if desired.

Serving notes

• Serve immediately, so the 'powerbank' is warm and the flames stay sharp.
• Provide extra lemon wedges for more tension at the table.