INGREDIENTS
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8 red bell peppers (about 2 3/4 pounds)
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5 black peppercorns
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3 thyme sprigs
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1 bay leaf
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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2 cups diced onion (about 1 large)
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1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
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4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
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3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
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1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives