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.
Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::40 mins
Total Time::55 mins
Servings::5
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
4 red bell peppers, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
24 fluid ounces chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté red bell pepper, onion, and garlic in butter until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
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Stir in chicken broth, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes. ]
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Transfer to a blender and purée until smooth.
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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.
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