Red Pepper Soup

This red pepper soup is a light and creamy puréed soup that surprises 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 butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté red bell pepper, onion, and garlic in butter until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in chicken broth, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Transfer to a blender and purée until smooth.

Step 3

Strain soup through a strainer into the saucepan. Stir in heavy cream and black pepper. Cook over medium-low heat until warmed through, 5 to 10 minutes.