Red Pepper Soup

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
* 2 tablespoons butter * 4 red bell peppers, chopped * 1 onion, chopped * 4 cloves garlic, minced * 24 fluid ounces chicken broth * 1/2 cup skim milk * 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
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.

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.

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.

Can be made with heavy cream in place of the milk. Calories will equal 259.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ESPERANCE.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 169.3
  • Total Fat: 8.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 18.7 mg
  • Sodium: 1,236.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
  • Protein: 11.0 g

Member Reviews
  • JANIEWWJD
    Different, but delicious!!!! - 4/4/21
  • MNABOY
    DELICIOUS BUT TOO MUCH SODIOM - 11/13/20
  • RAELOOS
    This is one of my most favored recipes when red peppers go on sale, which is not often enough. I make mine with heavy cream instead of skim milk. I also plan ahead so I do not go over on calories or fat content for the day. Well worth in!!! - 6/24/13
  • BLUEMISTEY
    I tried this recipe and loved it. I roasted the peppers in the oven and added a little more black pepper for seasoning. Delicisious! - 1/18/12
  • ANGIEBROYLES
    Great recipe- I decided to roast the bell peppers instead of sauteing them. Did not need to strain, just blended up nicely. Thanks!! - 8/21/09
  • AQUAJANE
    Good and simple soup. I eliminated the milk and used my hand blender. Comparing other recipes, I might try adding thyme, basil or cilantro next time. - 10/7/08
  • ROYHEATHER
    This is delicious and easy to make. I didn't bother with the straining and used my hand blender to blend in. - 7/23/08