Red Pepper Soup

This is a light and creamy pureed soup which will surprise those who didn't realize they were pepper lovers at heart. It's a simple soup consisting of ripe red peppers in a creamy base. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 188 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 onion, chopped
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 red bell peppers, chopped
• 24 fluid ounces chicken broth

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Place the red bell pepper, onion and garlic in the saucepan and saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender.

Step 2

Pour in the chicken broth, stirring well, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.

Step 3

Run the soup through a strainer and return the liquid to the saucepan over medium low heat. Stir in the heavy cream and the ground black pepper and allow to heat through, about 5 to 10 minutes.