Best Chilled Red Pepper Soup With Basil And Croutons Recipes

ROASTED RED PEPPERS SOUP

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If you like cream of tomato soup, try making it with purchased roasted red peppers. Using jarred roasted red peppers makes it extra easy and pureeing the soup in a blender gives it a nice smooth texture.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 teaspoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 jars (15-1/2 ounces each) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the red peppers, broth, basil and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Cool slightly. , In a blender, cover and process soup in batches until smooth. Remove 1 cup to a small bowl; stir in cream. Return remaining puree to pan. Stir in the cream mixture; heat through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 753mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHILLED RED PEPPER SOUP WITH BASIL AND CROUTONS

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Categories Soup/Stew Herb Pepper Valentine's Day Basil Summer Chill Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 large red bell peppers (about 2 1/4 pounds total)
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 cups (or more) chicken stock or canned broth
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 1/2 cups 1/2-inch French bread cubes
Fresh basil leaves, slivered

Steps:

Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Wrap in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until brown on edges, about 6 minutes. Add bell peppers and 3 cups stock. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer peppers and onion to processor; puree. With machine running, add stock from saucepan and blend until smooth. Mix in dried red pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until cold. (Can be made 1 day ahead.)
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add bread; stir until brown. Whisk cold soup to blend; thin with more stock if necessary. Spoon into bowls. Top with bread and basil.