Best Golden Pepper Soup 462673 Recipes

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

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.

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Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups homemade or reduced-sodium store-bought chicken or vegetable broth
Generous pinch of saffron threads
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 large yellow bell peppers (about 2 pounds), ribs and seeds removed, diced
1/4 cup dry white wine
Coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons half-and-half or milk
Pinch of cayenne pepper, or to taste
Plain low-fat yogurt, for garnish

Steps:

Bring broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Add saffron; stir to dissolve. Turn off heat; cover and let steep.
Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium-low. Cook onion and garlic, stirring frequently, until they begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Add celery and bell peppers, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 18 to 20 minutes.
Add wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until evaporated. Add broth, 1 teaspoon salt, and the cumin. Bring to a simmer, and cook until vegetables are very tender, about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat; let soup cool slightly. Working in batches, puree soup in a blender or food processor, filling no more than halfway each time. (Alternately, use an immersion blender.) Return to clean saucepan; stir in half-and-half or milk, and reheat gently (do not boil, as mixture will curdle). Season with cayenne pepper. Serve immediately, or let cool completely and refrigerate at least 2 hours (and up to 2 days). Garnish with yogurt before serving.
Nutrition Information
(Per Serving)
Calories: 96g
Saturated: 1.6g
Unsaturated Fat: 1.1g
Cholesterol: 5.5mg
Carbohydrates: 13g
Protein: 4.3g
Sodium: 373mg
Fiber: 1.8g