SWEET RED PEPPER AND BEET SOUP

Sweet Red Pepper and Beet Soup image

Yield serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 shallots, coarsely chopped
3 red bell peppers (about 1 1/2 pounds), ribs and seeds removed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 red beets (about 1 pound), trimmed, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup water
3 1/2 cups homemade or reduced-sodium store-bought chicken or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium. Cook shallots, stirring occasionally, until translucent and tender, about 4 minutes. Add bell peppers and beets, and stir to coat. Add the water and broth, and bring to a boil. Cover partially, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until beets are very tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, about 1 hour.
Let cool slightly. Stir in lemon juice; add 1 teaspoon salt, and season with pepper. Working in batches, puree soup in a blender or food processor, filling no more than halfway each time. (Alternately, use an immersion blender.) Transfer to a large bowl, and refrigerate until chilled, up to overnight (covered).
Divide soup among bowls. Sprinkle evenly with goat cheese, season with pepper and more salt, if desired, and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Information
(Per Serving)
Calories: 125g
Saturated: 2.6g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 6.5mg
Carbohydrates: 13.9g
Protein: 6.7g
Sodium: 374mg
Fiber: 3.4g