Best 20 Pepper Soup Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, pepper soup stands tall as a beacon of warmth, flavor, and nourishment. Originating from West Africa, this savory soup has captured the hearts and taste buds of people across the globe. With its tantalizing blend of spices, tender meat, and an array of vegetables, pepper soup is a symphony of flavors that dances on the palate. Its versatility allows for endless variations, each offering a unique culinary experience. This article presents a collection of pepper soup recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. From classic Nigerian pepper soup to its Cameroonian and Ghanaian counterparts, these recipes will guide you through the art of crafting this delectable dish. Dive into the depths of flavor and explore the vibrant world of pepper soup, where every spoonful promises a journey of culinary bliss.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED RED PEPPER AND TOMATO SOUP



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On a cold Canadian winter night this soup just hits the spot. Serve with warm cornbread and salad. Or go Mexican tonight.

Provided by Carol Crane

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Tomato Soup Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 red bell peppers
4 large tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons paprika
⅛ teaspoon white sugar
6 cups chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
1 dash hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • Roast peppers: rub oil on peppers and put them under the broiler until blackened, turn to get all sides. Put into paper bag and seal. Let rest for 15 minutes, then peel will come right off and core and seeds will fall out. Chop peppers. Reserve one chopped pepper; set aside.
  • Heat olive oil over moderate heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft but not brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato, bell peppers (except reserved), thyme, paprika, and sugar. Cook over medium-low heat until all the tomato juices have evaporated, about 25 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken stock, salt and pepper, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce (if using). Bring to boiling, lower heat, and simmer, partially covered, for 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Strain soup, reserving broth. Place solids in food processor or blender, and process until fairly smooth. Add puree back into broth.
  • Melt butter and stir in the flour, cook for 1 minute. Stirring slowly, add the broth/vegetable mixture. Add reserved chopped pepper and bring to boiling. Lower heat and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls and add 1 tablespoon of sour cream to each bowl. For a lighter soup, this is also delicious without the sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 812.4 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

RED PEPPER SOUP



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This is a light and creamy pureed soup which will surprise those who didn't realize they were pepper lovers at heart. It's a simple soup consisting of ripe red peppers in a creamy base. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

Provided by Judi

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
4 red bell peppers, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
24 fluid ounces chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Place the red bell pepper, onion and garlic in the saucepan and saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, stirring well, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.
  • Run the soup through a strainer and return the liquid to the saucepan over medium low heat. Stir in the heavy cream and the ground black pepper and allow to heat through, about 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 504.8 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

STUFFED PEPPER SOUP



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Some of the cooks at the restaurant where I work were talking about stuffed pepper soup. We decided to stir up similar ingredients for a stuffed pepper soup recipe. Customer response was overwhelming! -Krista Muddiman, Meadville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
6 cups water
1 can (28 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups chopped green peppers
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cooked long grain rice
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook and stir beef until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in next 8 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until peppers are tender, about 30 minutes. , Add cooked rice; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes longer. If desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1466mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

STUFFED BELL PEPPER SOUP



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If you love the taste of stuffed bell peppers but not all the prep, you'll love this easy take! Instead of having to hollow out the peppers, we chopped them up (on the large side, for more texture) and stirred them into a flavorful soup along with ground beef, rice and canned tomatoes. Top it off with shredded Cheddar and fresh parsley for the perfect weeknight dinner.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 medium green bell peppers, diced
1 large yellow onion, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 14.5-ounce can crushed tomatoes
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup cooked white rice
Shredded Cheddar, for serving
Chopped fresh parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 7 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, thyme and oregano. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until flavors are blended, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the rice and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and top with some Cheddar and parsley.

ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER SOUP



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A delicious, creamy textured soup without the cream. The secret is in the beans! This soup is an all time favorite in my family. Serve hot or cold with a dollop of sour cream, or goat cheese. Sprinkle with some chopped watercress.

Provided by skaught

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 red bell peppers
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to broil.
  • Place the bell peppers on a baking sheet and broil on the top rack of the oven, using tongs to turn them as each side blackens. Place the blackened peppers in a paper bag, close tightly and allow them to cool for 20 to 30 minutes. Then peel the skin off the peppers and discard the stem and all the seeds. Chop the peppers and set aside.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic in the oil for 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Now add the chopped, roasted red bell peppers and saute for 2 to 3 more minutes.
  • Next, add the chicken broth and the beans, stirring well. Using a blender, puree the soup in small batches and return to the pot over low heat for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 590.4 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

ROASTED RED PEPPER AND CRAB SOUP



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Although this is not a typical traditional holiday recipe, it has become a Christmas day buffet favorite in our family. Several years ago, we decided to forgo our traditional big sit-down dinner for a buffet because of everyone's increasingly different visiting/family obligations on that day. Everyone could eat whenever or if they chose to. I'd had this soup, which I loved, at several different restaurants over time. Through trial and error, I came up with my own recipe, which has been a hit. I serve it with a dollop of creme fraiche.

Provided by Gail L. Harris

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into quarters
1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
1 large potato, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 quart half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 pound cooked crabmeat, flaked

Steps:

  • Set the oven to broil, and preheat for 5 minutes.
  • Place the red bell pepper quarters skin-side up on a broiler pan or baking sheet. Broil until the skins have blackened, then place them in a brown paper bag, or in a covered bowl and allow them to steam for approximately 10 minutes to loosen the skins.
  • Once the skins have loosened, peel them off and discard. Coarsely chop the peeled, roasted peppers, and place into a large saucepan along with the chicken broth and chopped potato. Bring to a boil over high heat, then add the half-and-half, salt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and basil. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Once the potatoes have softened, puree the soup in batches in a blender until smooth. Pour the pureed soup into another saucepan and stir in the crab. Heat over medium heat to warm through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 120.5 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1458.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

RED PEPPER SOUP



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While I don't have scientific proof of it, Red Pepper Soup works for me as a head cold remedy! It is a good gift to take when visiting a sick friend, too. For a pretty touch, top the soup with grated cheese and parsley. We enjoy it with jalapeno cheese buns. You can also serve it with warm garlic bread. -Barb Nelson, Victoria, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 medium sweet red peppers, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans (one 49-1/2 ounces, one 14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute red peppers, carrots, onions, celery and garlic in oil until tender. , Stir in the broth, rice, thyme, salt, pepper and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the vegetables and rice are tender. , Cool for 30 minutes. Puree in small batches in a blender; return to pan. Add red pepper flakes; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 962mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ROASTED RED-PEPPER SOUP



Roasted Red-Pepper Soup image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into small pieces
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 shallots or 1/2 red onion, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and rinsed
4 to 5 sun-dried tomatoes
4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
4 sourdough dinner rolls

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes, celery, shallots, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste and cook, stirring frequently, until the potatoes begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth and 1 cup water. Cover and bring to a simmer, then uncover and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the soup and sour cream to a blender and, keeping the lid slightly ajar, puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and stir in half of the cilantro. Divide among bowls and sprinkle with the cheese and the remaining cilantro. Serve with the rolls.

ROASTED RED PEPPER AND POTATO SOUP



Roasted Red Pepper and Potato Soup image

Roasted red peppers and potatoes combine with a creamy broth for a hearty and satisfying soup. Serve hot with warm crusty bread for dipping.

Provided by VANCGIRL2

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 large carrot, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
2 cloves garlic, pressed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
3 medium red potatoes, diced
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 (6 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, and mix in the olive oil. Saute the onion, carrot, and celery for about 5 minutes, until onion is lightly browned. Stir in the garlic, and continue to cook 1 minute. Mix in the flour. Whisk in the chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Place the potatoes in the pot, reduce heat to low, and cook 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  • Mix the half-and-half into the pot. Stir in the roasted red peppers. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 36.1 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1325.4 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

AUTHENTIC PEPPER POT SOUP



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The authentic version uses tripe. I have never cared for tripe, myself, and I have always substituted chicken, beef, turkey, sausage or even ham instead.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound honeycomb tripe
5 slices bacon, diced
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
3 leeks, chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
2 green bell peppers, diced
2 quarts beef stock
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large potato, peeled and diced
2 large carrots, diced
4 tablespoons margarine
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Place the tripe or other meat that you have selected to use in a saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, and turn off the heat. Allow the meat to cool a bit in the water, and then drain and rinse. Cut into 1/4 inch pieces.
  • In a large heavy kettle, saute the bacon until clear. Add the onion, celery, leeks, parsley, and green peppers; saute until tender.
  • Stir in beef stock, thyme, marjoram, cloves, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, and black pepper. Bring the kettle to a boil, and turn down to a simmer. Cook, covered, until meat is very tender, about 2 hours.
  • Add the diced potato and carrots, and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Prepare the roux by stirring the flour into the melted butter or margarine, and cooking for a moment on the stove. When the soup is done to your liking, stir in the roux. Simmer, stirring all the while, until the soup thickens a bit. Correct the seasonings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 49.2 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 256.7 mg, Sugar 5 g

CREAMY RED PEPPER SOUP



Creamy Red Pepper Soup image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
6 cups chicken broth
2 (12-ounce) jars roasted red bell peppers preserved in water, drained
1 russet potato, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 (3/4-inch thick) baguette slices, cut into 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots, garlic, and thyme and saute until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the broth, bell peppers, potato, wine, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Decrease the heat to medium-low. Partially cover and simmer until the potatoes are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Cool the soup slightly.
  • Using an immersion hand blender, puree the soup in the pot until it is smooth. Alternately, working in batches, puree the soup in a regular blender, taking care while blending warm liquids. Season the soup, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the bread cubes and saute until they are crisp and golden, about 8 minutes.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls. Dollop a tablespoon of mascarpone in the center of each bowl and top with croutons. Sprinkle with pepper and serve.

ROASTED TOMATO AND PEPPER SOUP



Roasted Tomato and Pepper Soup image

You'll want to capture the rich flavor of roasted tomato, pepper, onion and garlic in this colorful soup. Add cubed bread pieces for the perfect light vegetarian meal. -Debby Harden, Williamston, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
2 medium sweet red peppers, quartered and seeded
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 slices day-old French bread (1 inch thick), crusts removed and cubed
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Shaved Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes and peppers, cut side down, in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes. Turn tomatoes and peppers; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until skins are blistered and blackened., Immediately place peppers and tomatoes in a large bowl; cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Peel off and discard skins; coarsely chop tomatoes and peppers., In a large saucepan, saute onions in oil until tender. Add the garlic, cumin and coriander; saute 1 minute longer. Add the broth, tomatoes and peppers. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes., Stir in the bread, vinegar, salt and pepper; heat through. Sprinkle servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 781mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

SLOW-COOKER STUFFED PEPPER SOUP



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If you're a fan of our famous Stuffed Peppers, this hearty stuffed pepper soup is for you! Made with ground beef, green bell peppers, and diced tomatoes, this comforting recipe simmers all day in the slow cooker, so it's ready for dinner when you get home. While this soup is richly flavored and oh-so delicious on its own, a slice of crusty garlic bread would make for an excellent companion.

Provided by By Corey Valley

Categories     Entree

Time 7h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 green bell peppers, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 small onion, diced
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ beef-flavored broth
1 cup water
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 cups cooked rice
Shredded cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Place beef in slow cooker.
  • Stir in all remaining ingredients except rice and cheese.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • When about 30 minutes are left in cooking time, gently stir in cooked rice. Cover; cook about 30 minutes longer.
  • Serve soup topped with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1730 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CREAMY TOMATO AND ROASTED PEPPER SOUP



Creamy Tomato and Roasted Pepper Soup image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 Vidalia onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons sugar, optional
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and carrots and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until just fragrant. Season with salt and pepper. Add tomato paste and cook until toasted, just 1 more minute.
  • Add tomatoes, red peppers, and chicken broth and let simmer for 25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together. Taste for seasoning and add more salt, pepper, and the sugar, if needed. Add half-and-half and basil, and puree using a hand held immersion blender until smooth.
  • Serve in soup bowls with a sprinkle of fresh basil on top.

PEPPER SOUP



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This is my version of a soup we enjoyed at a restaurant. With green, red and yellow peppers, it's so colorful. I like to serve this slightly spicy soup with grilled cheese sandwiches. - Debbie Fails, Neenah, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
1 each large green, sweet red and yellow pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (46 ounces) V8 juice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the beef, peppers and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

SLOW-COOKER STUFFED PEPPER SOUP



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I tweaked a recipe I got from one of my best friends, and I couldn't believe how much this soup really does taste like stuffed green peppers! With beef and brown rice, it makes a hearty meal on a cold day. -Gina Baxter, Plainfield, IL

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 5h15m

Yield 12 servings (4-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound extra-lean ground beef (95% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients., Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 5-6 hours. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 852mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

POBLANO CHILE PEPPER SOUP



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This recipe uses roasted poblano chiles. They are fairly spicy and very flavorful.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 poblano peppers
2 cups chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to broil. Place poblano chile peppers on a cookie sheet and place in oven. Allow skin to blacken and blister, turning the chile peppers until all sides are done. (Note: Do not overcook.) When they are done, place them in a paper bag and seal. In about 15 to 20 minutes, take them out of the bag and peel the skin off each one under running water. Remove the stems and seeds.
  • In a blender, combine the chile peppers, broth, salt and pepper to taste and nutmeg. Blend until smooth. In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk and set aside. In another saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter or margarine, add the flour and stir well. Add the warmed milk and stir until well blended. Add the chile pepper mixture and mix well. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 427 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

STUFFED GREEN PEPPER SOUP



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I gave some of this soup to a neighbor who said that her husband probably wouldn't eat it as it had onions in it. She said he tried it, loved it, and asked me for the recipe. I have used instant brown rice, and it worked fine.

Provided by PatC

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 green bell peppers, diced small
1 onion, diced small
1 clove garlic, minced
2 ½ pounds ground beef
3 quarts water
2 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (28 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes in juice
½ cup ketchup
½ cup beef base
¼ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups water
2 cups brown rice

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir bell pepper, onion, and garlic in hot oil until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Break ground beef into small chunks and add to the pot; cook and stir until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes more. Drain excess fat and return pot to heat.
  • Stir water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, ketchup, beef base, brown sugar, salt, and pepper into the beef mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until the flavors marry, about 30 minutes.
  • While the soup simmers, bring water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes; stir into the soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.1 calories, Carbohydrate 55.2 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 3861.2 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

SPICY RED BELL PEPPER SOUP



Spicy Red Bell Pepper Soup image

I love this recipe because it uses fresh, sweet red bell peppers, as opposed to roasted red peppers. It's full of other fresh vegetables and thyme, too, and it freezes exceptionally well. Rice is used as the thickening agent, rather than cream. If you don't like a lot of spice, reduce the amount of cayenne and red pepper flakes.

Provided by QUIRKYIQ

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
6 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 yellow onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 quarts chicken broth
½ cup long grain rice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the bell peppers, carrots, onions, celery, and garlic. Cook and stir the vegetables until soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, rice, thyme, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the rice and vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat. and cool 30 minutes.
  • Blend the cooled soup until smooth using an hand-held immersion blender directly in the pot. Or use a blender, and blend the soup in batches until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1027.9 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

CREAMY CORN SOUP WITH RED BELL PEPPER



Creamy Corn Soup with Red Bell Pepper image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Blender     Pepper     Tomato     Vegetable     Lunch     Corn     Hot Pepper     Fall     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 (main-course) or 6 (first-course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
2 cups (or more) water
2 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chilies*
2 14 3/4-ounce cans cream-style corn
1 16-ounce package frozen corn
1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion and garlic; sauté until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices to pot; cook 2 minutes. Combine 2 cups water and chipotle chilies in blender and puree. Mix puree and cream-style corn into vegetables in pot. Bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add frozen corn, cream and oregano; simmer 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
  • *Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

Tips:

  • Choose the right pepper: Use a combination of fresh bell peppers and dried pepper flakes for a balanced flavor.
  • Use a variety of meats: Beef, goat, and cow leg are all traditional meats used in pepper soup, but you can also use chicken, turkey, or even fish.
  • Don't be afraid to add vegetables: Carrots, tomatoes, onions, and potatoes are all great additions to pepper soup.
  • Season to taste: Use a combination of salt, pepper, and other spices to create a flavorful soup.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Pepper soup is traditionally served with bread, rice, or fufu.

Conclusion:

Pepper soup is a delicious and versatile soup that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables, and it is also a very affordable meal. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a pepper soup recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give pepper soup a try!

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