SWEET BELL PEPPER SOUP

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When a friend of mine served this, I thought it was tomato soup.. so creamy in appearance.."boy was I surprised. Taste is fantastic..had to have the recipe.. thought I'd share it with zaar friends. Easy to prepare.

Provided by nita 284904 souther

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 6 CUPS, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large onions
2 medium size carrots
6 cups chicken stock
2 1/2 lbs sweet red peppers
1 cup skim milk
salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon thyme
sour cream

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan and saute chopped onions over low heat until soft.
  • Add sliced carrots, 6 cups chicken stock and bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer 20 minute.
  • Add rough chopped red bell peppers and cook 20 min or till soft.
  • Remove from heat, add skim milk, salt and pepper to taste and thyme. remove from heat.
  • When soup is cooled, place in blender and puree in batches.
  • To serve, reheat. BE SURE NOT TO BOIL.
  • Place a dollop of sour cream on each bowl of soup. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.5, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 27.3, Sodium 580.8, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 22.2, Protein 15.3

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