TRI-COLOUR SWEET PEPPER SOUP
I have been making this sweet pepper soup for over 20 years. There are two different versions that we enjoy: the recipe, as posted, with NO sour cream or tomatoes. The other version has added Dijon mustard, sour cream and a 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes. It is a delightfully different soup that I used as the base for my Tri-Colour Stuffed Pepper Soup. But, this soup is so good, it can stand alone, just as it is. For quantities to change out the soup, see the NOTE at the top of the directions.
Provided by The_Swedish_Chef
Categories Peppers
Time 1h
Yield 8-10 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- NOTE: Directions are for the original Sweet Pepper Soup. Sometimes, however, I like to "mix things up". For my second version, I reduce the chicken broth to 4 cups, add 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (I use Del Monte Petite Diced Tomatoes), 1-2 teaspoons of Dijon Mustard, and 1 cup of sour cream. It is a thicker, heartier soup that is equally enjoyable, just different.
- Melt one tablespoon of the butter over medium heat in a large Dutch Oven.
- Sweat the onions for 5 minutes until translucent and slightly yellow. I keep them covered during this process. If necessary, add additional tablespoon of butter so the onions do not burn.
- Add the three different coloured peppers, stirring well, to mix the soft onions and butter with the peppers. Set timer for 15 minutes; every 5 minutes, stir the peppers and onions and "taste test" the peppers to YOUR degree of doneness. We really enjoy a very soft pepper so it takes the full 15 minutes to achieve that texture.
- Add the six cups of chicken broth and the teaspoon of paprika and stir well, until combined. ( if using the can of diced tomatoes, use FOUR cups of chicken broth and the can of diced tomatoes).
- Bring the soup to a boil, reduce down to a simmer and cover. Every 5 minutes, gently stir the soup. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- If you choose to make this a richer soup, use an immersion stick blender to blend up the soup until it is coloured flecks of the peppers. Add the sour cream and Dijon mustard, stir well until heated. DO NOT BOIL!
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 13, Sodium 260.7, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 5.4, Protein 5.8
CORN AND BELL PEPPER CHOWDER
Provided by Cynthia Thomas
Categories Soup/Stew Blender Dairy Onion Pepper Potato Vegetable Sauté Quick & Easy Corn Bell Pepper Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Blend 2 cups corn and 1 cup broth in blender until almost smooth. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add next 3 ingredients; sauté 5 minutes. Add 2 cups corn, 1 cup broth, and puree from blender. Bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Mix in cream. Season chowder with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls; sprinkle with onions.
SWEET POTATO CHOWDER
Steps:
- Cook the bacon in a large stockpot over medium heat until it begins to crisp. Spoon off the bacon fat, except for a thin coating. Add the peppers and onion to the bacon and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the sweet potatoes, chicken broth, and chipotles and simmer, covered, 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Stir in the corn, milk, and salt; heat through. Serve with quesadillas and garnish with cilantro.
- Heat tortillas in a preheated 350 degree F oven until warm. Top each with some shredded Monterey Jack and a few cilantro leaves. Top each with another tortilla. Heat until cheese is melted.
- Yield: 4 servings
ROASTED SWEET CORN CHOWDER
Provided by Guy Fieri
Time 2h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 37
Steps:
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Put the corn on the grill and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning as needed to evenly brown. Remove the corn from the grill and when cool enough to handle, then put corn, stem down in a large bowl and with a sharp knife, remove the kernels, set aside.
- Put the corn cobs into a large stock pot, add the water, chicken stock, salt, pepper, garlic, peppers, cilantro stems, shallots and celery. Put the pot over high heat and bring it to a strong boil. Cook for 45 minutes, then strain the solids. Cool.
- In a medium saucepan, cover the diced potatoes with 3 cups of the cooled stock and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook until fork tender, about 15 minutes. then remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large stock pot over medium-high heat, add the 4 tablespoons of butter, and once melted, add the diced onions, half of the corn kernels and the peppers. Saute until a golden fond starts to form on bottom of pan, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more, stirring frequently. Stir in 3 cups of the stock and simmer for 30 minutes. Cool the mixture for about 5 minutes, then carefully add it to a blender and puree.
- Wipe the stock pot clean, put it over medium-high heat and add the bacon. Cook until crisp, then drain on a paper towel lined plate. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the bacon fat, along with the remaining corn. Season with the salt and pepper and saute for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the stock and potatoes and combine well. Stir in the heavy cream, add the corn puree mixture. Heat through and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
- Serve garnished with the cilantro and a dollop of the Chipotle Cream and Spicy Saltines.
- In a small glass bowl, add the cream and beat with an electric mixer until stiff, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chipotle, salt and pepper, to taste, zest and lime juice beat until incorporated. Add the cilantro and season with salt, if necessary. Refrigerate covered until ready to use.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Fit a baking sheet with a rack.
- Combine all of the spices in a small bowl and mix well. In a separate small bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add the spices and beat until incorporated.
- Spread about 1/2 teaspoon of the mixture gently onto each cracker and set them on the rack in the baking sheet. Once all are done, bake for 5 minutes. Remove and cool. Store in an air tight container.
SPICED SWEET POTATO CHOWDER
At my house, we're all crazy for chowder. This meatless version is loaded with root veggies and spices-cinnamon, cardamom and allspice-that really say fall. -Mary Anne Thygesen, Portland, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5h15m
Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until vegetables and lentils are tender. Stir in coconut milk.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 10g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 771mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
CORN AND PEPPER CHOWDER
Chunks of potato, kernels of corn and flecks of red pepper punctuate the creamy broth of this hearty chowder. Cilantro and cumin lend a Southwestern flavor. "I go this recipe from someone I work with. It's quick and tasty," notes Donna Hackman of Bedford, Virginia.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a saucepan, saute onion and red pepper in oil until tender. Stir in flour and cumin until blended. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the potatoes, bouillon, salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Add corn and milk. Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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