CHILLED RED PEPPER SOUP WITH BASIL AND CROUTONS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Chilled Red Pepper Soup with Basil and Croutons image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Herb     Pepper     Valentine's Day     Basil     Summer     Chill     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large red bell peppers (about 2 1/4 pounds total)
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 cups (or more) chicken stock or canned broth
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 1/2 cups 1/2-inch French bread cubes
Fresh basil leaves, slivered

Steps:

  • Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Wrap in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until brown on edges, about 6 minutes. Add bell peppers and 3 cups stock. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer peppers and onion to processor; puree. With machine running, add stock from saucepan and blend until smooth. Mix in dried red pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until cold. (Can be made 1 day ahead.)
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add bread; stir until brown. Whisk cold soup to blend; thin with more stock if necessary. Spoon into bowls. Top with bread and basil.

Gyabea Vicentia
[email protected]

This is a great soup for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a hit.


Mamata Kambang
[email protected]

This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors.


Malik Abdulqadoos
[email protected]

I love the way this soup is both creamy and refreshing. It's the perfect soup for a hot summer day.


Way out Solomon
[email protected]

This soup is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It's light and refreshing.


Joseph Amarachifavour
[email protected]

I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Dj Server
[email protected]

This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids love it!


Abraham Tarawalie
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of red peppers, but I loved this soup. It's creamy and flavorful.


Kaahu Leef
[email protected]

This soup is delicious! I love the roasted red pepper flavor.


Noor din
[email protected]

I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover red peppers.


Yousuf Lahary
[email protected]

This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of red peppers, basil, and croutons.


anoop pulikotil
[email protected]

I made this soup for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.


Rita Chase
[email protected]

This soup is a great way to use up leftover red peppers. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


Andy Taylor
[email protected]

I wasn't sure about this soup at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now one of my favorites.


Md Whitesrabel
[email protected]

This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so simple to make, yet so delicious.


Beati Alemu
[email protected]

I love the way this soup is both creamy and refreshing. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


BF x GF
[email protected]

This soup is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Rock Tutul
[email protected]

Easy to make and packed with flavor. I used fresh red peppers from my garden and the soup was even better than I expected.


Prem Kunwar
[email protected]

This soup was a delightful surprise! I love the vibrant red color and the complex flavors. The basil and croutons add a nice touch of freshness and texture.