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Carrot and Red Pepper Soup with Sour Cream and Red Pepper Coulis plus More Fall Soups Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium red pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound carrots, cleaned and chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, chopped
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 4 Tbsp Olive Oil for coulis
- Sour cream for garnish (optional)
- Croutons for garnish (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 3020g | |
| Calories 1498 | |
| Calories from Fat 871 | 58% |
| Total Fat 98.63g | 123% |
| Saturated Fat 20.77g | 83% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium 3348mg | 140% |
| Potassium 4702mg | 134% |
| Total Carbs 124.67g | 33% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.1g | 100% |
| Sugars 30.27g | 20% |
| Protein 35.24g | 56% |
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