SMOKY SWEET PEA SOUP

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This soup is so fragrant and yummy! Chipotle chili adds a delicious smoky flavor, but the soup is mild in spice. This is my favorite soup; it is so easy to make, you must give it a try!

Provided by Chelsea

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 large basil leaves, chopped
2 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
4 cups water
1 dried chipotle chili pepper
1 bay leaf
2 cups sweet peas
1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
½ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and cook until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes; cook and stir until the garlic has softened, about 2 minutes more. Pour in the water along with the chipotle pepper, bay leaf, bouillon, and vinegar. Add the peas, and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove the soup from the heat, and discard the chipotle pepper and bay leaf. Carefully puree the soup until silky smooth in batches in a blender, or use an immersion blender right in the saucepan. Serve the soup with a sprinkle of Gruyere cheese and freshly ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 18.2 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 223.8 mg, Sugar 6 g