Cream of Red Pepper Soup Recipe

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Cream of Red Pepper Soup
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Directions:

  1. Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides.
  2. Enclose in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes.
  3. Peel, seed and slice peppers.
  4. Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
  5. Add shallots, garlic and thyme and sauté 3 minutes.
  6. Add 3 cups broth and all but 4 slices of roasted pepper.
  7. Simmer uncovered until peppers are very soft, about 20 minutes.
  8. Working in batches, purée soup in blender until smooth.
  9. Return to same pot.
  10. Add half and half, vinegar and cayenne pepper.
  11. Rewarm soup, thinning with additional broth, if desired.
  12. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  13. Ladle soup into bowls.
  14. Garnish with reserved pepper strips and basil.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 275.93 Kcal (1155 kJ)
Calories from fat 97.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.84g 17%
Cholesterol 13.04mg 4%
Sodium 976.15mg 41%
Potassium 717.71mg 15%
Total Carbs 39.81g 13%
Sugars 15.4g 62%
Dietary Fiber 5.98g 24%
Protein 5.84g 12%
Vitamin C 235mg 392%
Vitamin A 5.7mg 189%
Iron 98.7mg 548%
Calcium 86.4mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 50.65 Kcal (212 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.99g 17%
Cholesterol 2.39mg 4%
Sodium 179.17mg 41%
Potassium 131.74mg 15%
Total Carbs 7.31g 13%
Sugars 2.83g 62%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 24%
Protein 1.07g 12%
Vitamin C 43.1mg 392%
Vitamin A 1mg 189%
Iron 18.1mg 548%
Calcium 15.9mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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