Creamy Red Bell Pepper Soup
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This creamy red bell pepper soup is smooth, flavorful, and perfect as a simple meal or an appetizer. The sweetness of red bell peppers combines with a hint of garlic and onion, creating a comforting, rich bisque soup. It’s easy to prepare with just a handful of ingredients.
Serve your soup with a side of crusty bread, a simple salad, or grilled cheese sandwiches.
How to Make Creamy Red Bell Pepper Soup
Start by sautéing red bell peppers, onions, and garlic in butter until tender and fragrant. Simmer them with chicken broth to deepen the flavors, then blend everything into a smooth puree. Finish with a touch of cream and black pepper for a luscious texture.
Continue reading for the full recipe with ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
Red Bell Pepper Soup
This red bell pepper soup combines fresh bell peppers, onions, garlic, and broth for a smooth, flavorful dish. It's easy to prepare with simple steps, perfect for a light meal or starter.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups (24 oz) chicken broth
- 4 large red bell pepperschopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onionchopped
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlicminced
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped red bell
peppers, onion, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5–10 minutes, or until
tender. -
Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to combine. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
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Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Alternatively, use an immersion blender directly in the pot.
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Strain the blended soup through a fine-mesh sieve back into the saucepan.
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Return the soup to medium-low heat. Stir in heavy cream and ground black pepper. Heat through for 5–10 minutes. Sprinkle a little chopped parsley on top before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To freeze, pour the soup into freezer-safe bags or containers and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally, or in the microwave until heated through.
Nutrition
Per serving (1)
- Calories
- 264 kcal
- Carbs
- 18 g
- Protein
- 7 g
- Fat
- 19 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
- Sugar
- 10 g
- Sodium
- 315 mg
Recipe by Deborah Green
