Red Pepper Soup

A wonderful bright bowl of red pepper soup makes a delicious start to a meal.

Serves: 12, freezes well

Prep Time: 15 min

Cooking Time: 30 min

Total:  45 min

Ingredients

8 red peppers, seeds removed and chopped 
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
3 medium onions, peeled and copped
1 ripe pear, chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and sliced
1 tbsp. oil
4 tbsp. butter
1 litre vegetable stock
1 tsp. dried crushed chilies
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
salt and pepper

Directions

1. Heat oil and butter in a large pot.  Saute onion, garlic, carrots, peppers and pear.
2. Add stock and spices, and boil for 30 minutes.
3. Let cool, then puree using an a food processor, until a smooth consistency is reached.
4. Store in the fridge, or freeze meal-sized portions.
5. Serve warm, garnished with sliced green onions and tarragon, or a spoon of sour cream.