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creamy bell pepper and tomato soup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
linda hendricks
westmonroe, LA

from Southern LIving Mag. fall 2011

(1 rating)
yield 10 cups
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For creamy bell pepper and tomato soup

  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 3 clove
    garlic
  • 2-28 oz
    can tomatoes, crushed
  • 1-14 oz
    chicken broth
  • 2-12 oz
    jars roasted red bell peppers, drained
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1-7 oz
    package zesty italian dressing mix
  • 2 c
    half and half
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground red pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper

How To Make creamy bell pepper and tomato soup

  • 1
    Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; add garlic, and saute' 1 minute or until slightly golden. Stir in tomatoes and next 4 ingredients; cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool 10 minutes.
  • 2
    Process mixture, in small batches, in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Return mixture to Dutch oven.
  • 3
    Stir in Half and half, and cook, stirring occasionally over low heat 8-9 mins or until thoroughly heated; stir in red and black pepper. Add basil if desired.

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