ROASTED RED PEPPER BISQUE

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Folks are sure to comment about the awesome roasted red pepper flavor in this velvety soup. It's a fantastic first course for special occasions or alongside sandwiches at a casual gathering.-Mary Zettlemaier, Chelsea, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 medium sweet red peppers
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups chicken broth, divided
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a large bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes. , Peel off and discard charred skin. Remove stems and seeds; set peppers aside., In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender; cool slightly. In a blender, combine the onion mixture, 2 cups broth and roasted peppers; cover and process until smooth. Return to the pan. , Stir in cream and remaining broth; heat through (do not boil). Stir in salt and pepper. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 846mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.