This roasted red bell pepper soup is flavorful and so easy to make. Make some Herb and Cheese Scones and you have perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Yellow Onion, chopped
2 Carrot, chopped
2 Celery Stalks, chopped
1 Teaspoon Salt
½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
¼ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
1 Teaspoon Minced Garlic
1 Tablespoon Italian Café Seasoning OR Naples Seasoning
2 12 oz. jars Roasted Red Bell Peppers
1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
4 Cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
¼ Cup Heavy Cream or Half & Half
Directions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large heavy bottom pot over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots and celery and cook until soft and translucent, 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.
2. Add the garlic, Italian Café Seasoning and roasted red peppers, and cook 2 more minutes.
3. Add canned tomatoes and broth and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Turn off the heat. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and completely blended. Or pour soup into a blender and blend until smooth. You might need to work in batches, so the blender doesn’t get too full.
5. Stir in the heavy cream or half & half until well combined.
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