SMOKY & SPICY VEGETABLE BISQUE

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I like to serve this soup with a side of bruschetta or a caprese salad to make a complete meal. It is also suitable as a first course. Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper to make it more or less spicy, depending on your preference.-Juliana Inhofer, Rocklin, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

2 large onions, cut into 8 wedges
4 large tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 8 wedges
4 garlic cloves, halved
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1 small chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, seeded
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Fresh basil leaves, optional

Steps:

Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil and coat the foil with cooking spray. Place the onions, tomatoes, red pepper and garlic in pan. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat., Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 40-45 minutes or until tender and browned, stirring occasionally., In a large saucepan, combine the broth, half-and-half, chopped basil, chipotle pepper, pepper, salt and roasted vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes. Cool slightly. , In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan; heat through. Garnish with basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.