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6

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Prep Time

20 min min
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Total Time

55 min min

Mediterranean

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A smoky, protein-balanced fall soup made with roasted sweet potatoes, squash, and a rich red pepper–almond romesco.

Comforting, nourishing, and finished with creamy yogurt and toasted almonds. The perfect autumn bowl.

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Ingredients

Red Pepper–Almond Sauce (Romesco Base)

2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and quartered

1 tbsp vegetable oil

5 tsp sherry vinegar

1 garlic clove, minced

¾ tsp table salt, plus more to taste

⅓ cup toasted whole almonds:

2 tsp toasted sesame oil

½ tsp smoked paprika

Pinch cayenne pepper

1–2 tbsp water, to loosen if needed

Smoky Autumn Vegetable Soup:

4–5 cups sliced autumn vegetables: sweet potatoes, delicata or acorn squash (½" slices), zucchini (½" diagonals), carrots (thin coins), onions (½" wedges), red bell pepper strips

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

Salt, pepper, to taste

1 cup Red Pepper–Almond Sauce (from above)

1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted or stewed tomatoes

1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

3–4 cups vegetable broth (start with 3)

1 scoop Unjury Unflavored Protein Powder

Garnish:

Crème fraîche, Greek yogurt, or labneh

Toasted chopped almonds (1 tbsp per serving)

Fresh parsley and chili flakes, for topping

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Directions

Preheat the Claypot Oven

Preheat your Magnifique Claypot Oven to 425°F for about 10-15 minutes so the ceramic walls heat evenly.

Grill the Red Peppers

Toss the quartered red bell peppers with 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
Grill over a hot flame skin side down until well charred.
Transfer to a bowl, cover with foil or a towel, and steam for 5 minutes to loosen skins.

Make the Red Pepper-Almond Sauce

While the peppers rest, whisk together sherry vinegar, garlic, and salt in a bowl; let sit 5 minutes.
In a food processor, finely chop toasted almonds. Add sesame oil, smoked paprika, cayenne, vinegar mixture, and roasted peppers.
Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to loosen. Season to taste with salt.

Roast the Autumn Vegetables

Spread sliced vegetables in a single layer inside the claypot.
Drizzle with olive oil, season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, and toss to coat.
Roast uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring once, until caramelized and golden.

Cool Slightly Before Blending

Remove claypot and let cool for 3–5 minutes, until warm but not boiling (~150°F).
Ladle out 1 cup of warm broth into a small bowl and let cool.

Add the Protein Smoothly

Whisk 1 scoop of Unjury protein powder into the cooled broth until completely smooth.
Pour this mixture back into the claypot, then blend everything with an immersion blender until silky.
Add more broth for a thinner consistency, if desired.

Protein Flip™ Tip: Add protein powder only after active cooking (removed from heat) to preserve texture and avoid clumping.

Season & Serve

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or a small splash of sherry vinegar for brightness.
If needed, rewarm gently at 300°F for 5 minutes (do not boil).
Ladle into bowls, garnish with crème fraîche or labneh, toasted almonds, parsley, and chili flakes.

Protein Flip™ Summary:

Protein: ~18g per serving

Fiber: ~10g per serving

Protein Mix: ~70% plant-based (beans, almonds, vegetables) / 30% whey isolate + dairy garnish

Texture & Flavor: Deeply roasted, nutty, and silky with a smoky-sweet finish

Chef’s Notes

Technique: Slicing the vegetables instead of cubing increases their surface area, enhancing caramelization and visual appeal on camera.

Flavor Depth: The claypot oven captures subtle smoke and earthy sweetness you can’t replicate on a stovetop.

The romesco base:This romesco-style sauce is smoky, nutty, and tangy — it forms the backbone of your soup.

Texture: The combination of beans, almonds, and protein powder gives the soup a naturally creamy mouthfeel — no cream required.

Finishing Touch: Toasted almonds on top add natural crunch, aroma, and a boost of plant protein - a visual and nutritional win.

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Red Pepper–Almond Sauce (Romesco Base)

2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and quartered

1 tbsp vegetable oil

5 tsp sherry vinegar

1 garlic clove, minced

¾ tsp table salt, plus more to taste

⅓ cup toasted whole almonds:

2 tsp toasted sesame oil

½ tsp smoked paprika

Pinch cayenne pepper

1–2 tbsp water, to loosen if needed

Smoky Autumn Vegetable Soup:

4–5 cups sliced autumn vegetables: sweet potatoes, delicata or acorn squash (½" slices), zucchini (½" diagonals), carrots (thin coins), onions (½" wedges), red bell pepper strips

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

Salt, pepper, to taste

1 cup Red Pepper–Almond Sauce (from above)

1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted or stewed tomatoes

1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

3–4 cups vegetable broth (start with 3)

1 scoop Unjury Unflavored Protein Powder

Garnish:

Crème fraîche, Greek yogurt, or labneh

Toasted chopped almonds (1 tbsp per serving)

Fresh parsley and chili flakes, for topping

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