Red Pepper Soup

Name: Red Pepper Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 4 red bell peppers, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 24 fluid ounces chicken broth; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper

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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.

Recipe by Judi

Updated on February 20, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

5

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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

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté red bell pepper, onion, and garlic in butter until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir in chicken broth, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Transfer to a blender and purée until smooth.
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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

188	Calories
15g	Fat
10g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 188
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 9g	44%
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 505mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2g	9%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 124mg	621%
Calcium 39mg	3%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 386mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.