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Roasted Bell Peppers Cream Soup

The house always smells warm and inviting. I am a massive fan of soups and as soon as the weather cools off soup night is back on full force.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 189 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 3 bell peppers 2 red and 1 yellow
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups leeks diced white and light green part only
  • 5 cups potatoes peeled and diced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper
  • freh chives for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the broiler. Place the red and yellow peppers under the broiler and turn as they roast so it is even on all sides.
  2. Place the roasted peppers in a small bowl, seal them tight with foil, and let them steam for 10 minutes. Remove from the bowl and pull off the skin. Use the back of a knife to remove the skin that will not come off. Remove the seeds, ribs, and s, and stems from the peppers. Chop them coarsely.
  3. Melt butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the roasted peppers and leeks. Stir them in the butter to coat well. Reduce the heat to low and cook covered until the leeks are tender and translucent. About 5 minutes.
  4. Add the potatoes, broth, and thyme. Bring to a simmer and cook partially covered until the potatoes are tender to be able to mash them with the back of a fork. 25 to 30 minutes. Remove any skim that comes to the surface. Keep the liquid level constant by adding more broth if need be.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat and discard the thyme. With a handheld blender puree the soup. Bring back to a simmer over medium heat and add the heated cream.
  6. Season with salt and pepper. Serve in warm bowls and garnish with chives and some diced peppers if on hand.

Nutrition Information

Calories 189kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 663mg (28%) Potassium 298mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 2380IU (48%) Vitamin C 72mg (80%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 189

% Daily Value*

Calories 189kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 663mg 28%
Potassium 298mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 2380IU 48%
Vitamin C 72mg 80%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.