mertzie's roasted red pepper soup

Name: Mertzie's Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 - sweet red peppers, roasted & chopped; 1 - stalk celery, chopped; 1/2 - onion, chopped; 1-2 - tsp minced garlic; 1 1/2 cup(s) chicken broth; 1/3 - cup sour cream or heavy cream; - fresh grated parm; - salt & pepper to taste

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Michelle Koletar/Mertz

Harrisburg, PA

Updated on Sep 29, 2012

This is a lovely fall soup as a starter or light dinner w/ crusty rolls. The stars of this soup are roasted red peppers & the fresh grated parm. It is so versatile. I have added curry or nutmeg for some warmth; basil and tomatoes when I want more Italian flavors; etc. I would suggest making the soup, tasting, and then adding if you want. Don't overseason before you taste, because the red pepper freshness is what makes it so good.

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The soup mug I used was gold, & w/ the parm on top, it gave the soup a golden look on the pic. It is actually a lovely red color.

prep time 5 Min

cook time 30 Min

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yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 - sweet red peppers, roasted & chopped
1 - stalk celery, chopped
1/2 - onion, chopped
1-2 - tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/3 - cup sour cream or heavy cream
- fresh grated parm
- salt & pepper to taste

How To Make mertzie's roasted red pepper soup

Step 1

Cut the red peppers in half & take out seeds. Roast the red peppers. I roast them in the oven w/ some italian seasoning & olive oil until the edges are getting black, then I put them in a paper bag, seal it for 20 mins, and the peels come off so easily.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in Dutch Oven, heat olive oil & saute onion & celery for 5 mins or until tender. Add a little salt, if you wish.
Step 3

Add the garlic & stir. Then add the roasted red peppers, now chopped up, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
Step 4

Turn off heat. Gently pour the soup into a blender & puree until smooth. Add the cream & puree a few seconds to get it all blended. I transfer back to the Dutch Oven & put heat on very low. Add fresh ground black pepper. This is where I will add any additional seasoning, if in the mood.
Step 5

Serve in two soup mugs and grate fresh parmesan on top of each bowl. The parm is wonderful in this! Enjoy!
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