air fryer roasted red pepper soup

RECIPE DIRECTION :

1. To make the croutons, preheat the air fryer to 200C. Place the bread into a large bowl and season with salt and pepper, then mix in the olive oil, thyme and Parmesan.
2. Spread the bread in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Put the bowl aside. Cook for 6–8 minutes, shaking halfway through cooking. The croûtons should be a light golden colour and crunchy. Remove the croûtons from the air fryer, leaving it switched on.
3. To make the soup, use the same bowl to combine the chopped peppers, onion, thyme, tomatoes and olive oil and season well with salt and pepper.
4. Tip the vegetables into your air fryer basket, turning the tomatoes cut-side up. The vegetables can be tightly packed but need to be in a single layer to cook evenly. If necessary, cook the vegetables in two batches.
5. Air fry for 30 minutes, checking halfway through and shaking the vegetables a little.
6. When cooked, heat the stock in a pan on the hob over a medium heat, then add the roasted vegetables. Bring to a simmer then turn off the heat.
7. Use a stick blender to blend until smooth. Check the seasoning and season with a little more salt and pepper if necessary.
8. To serve, divide the soup between four bowls and top each with a handful of croûtons, a spoonful of crème fraîche, a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkling of thyme.