RED PEPPER & LIME SOUP

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I got this recipe from the book "400 Best Ever Low-Fat/Fat Free Recipes" by Anne Sheasby. This soup looks delicious! It is a good light meal or winter warmer, with it's slightly spicy taste.

Provided by Country Girl825

Categories     Stocks

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 red bell peppers, seeded, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 red fresh chili pepper, sliced
3 tablespoons tomato puree
3 1/4 cups chicken stock
1 finely grated lime, rind and juice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the onion and peppers, gently in the oil for around 5 minutes, shaking or moving the pan around occasionally until soft.
  • Stir in the garlic.
  • Add the chilli and the tomato puree together and add to the pan.
  • Add half the stock and bring to the boil.
  • Cover and simmer for around 10 minutes.
  • In a food processor or blender, puree the mixture.
  • Add to the saucepan and add the rest of the stock and the lime rind and juice.
  • Bring to the boil.
  • Serve hot.

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