ROASTED PEPPER POTATO SOUP

Roasted Pepper Potato Soup image

I really enjoy potato soup, and this rich creamy version is different than most I've tried. I like its lemon and cilantro flavors, but you can adjust the ingredients to best suit your family's taste buds. --Hollie Powell of St. Louis, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 medium onions, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, undrained and chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
3 cups diced peeled potatoes
3 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onions in oil until tender. Stir in the roasted peppers, chiles, cumin, salt and coriander. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes and broth; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in cilantro and lemon juice. Cool slightly. In a blender, process the cream cheese and half the soup until smooth. Return all to pan and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 1154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.