Roasted Red Pepper Soup With Orange Cream

Name: Roasted Red Pepper Soup With Orange Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2/3 cup sliced shallot; 1 (15 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, packed in water; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 cup low sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons whipping cream; 3/4 teaspoon orange zest; fresh basil leaf, thinly sliced

Submitted by Nana Lee

"A fantastic way to use jarred peppers. Bon Appétit, Every-Night Cooking, February 2006"

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
²⁄₃ cup sliced shallot
1 (15 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, packed in water
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
¹⁄₂ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons whipping cream
³⁄₄ teaspoon orange zest
fresh basil leaf, thinly sliced

directions

Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add shallots and sauté 5 minutes.
Add red peppers with their liquid.
Stir in sugar; sauté 2 minutes.
Add 2 cups broth and simmer 5 minutes.
Cool soup slightly.
Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Return soup to pan.
Bring to simmer; stir in orange juice.
Thin soup with additional broth, if desired. Season with salt and pepper.
Whisk whipping cream and orange peel in small bowl until slightly thickened.
Season with salt and pepper.
Ladle soup into bowls.
Drizzle orange cream over.
Sprinkle with basil and serve.

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Reviews

Delicious! I skipped the oil and used a bit of cream cheese melted in place of the whipping cream. This was so light and delicious, and so healthy. Thanks!

yogiclarebear

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