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Chilled Red Pepper Soup With Basil And Croutons Recipe
by Global Cookbook

Chilled Red Pepper Soup With Basil And Croutons
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  Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 4 lrg Red bell peppers, (about 2 1/4 pounds
  • 4 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 x Onion, cut into 3/4-inch pcs
  • 3 c. Chicken stock or possibly canned broth, (or possibly more)
  • 1/8 tsp Dry crushed red pepper
  • 1 1/2 c. French bread cubes, (1/2-inch) Fresh basil leaves, slivered

Directions

  1. Char peppers over gas flame or possibly in broiler till blackened on all sides. Wrap in paper bag and let stand 10 min. Peel and seed. Cut into 1/2-inch pcs.
  2. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  3. Add in onion and saut till brown on edges, about 6 min. Add in bell peppers and 3 c. stock. Simmer till vegetables are tender, about 5 min. Using slotted spoon, transfer peppers and onion to processor; puree. With machine running, add in stock from saucepan and blend till smooth. Fold in dry red pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigeratetill cool. (Can be made 1 day ahead.)
  4. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add in bread; stir till brown. Whisk cool soup to blend; thin with more stock if necessary. Spoon into bowls. Top with bread and basil.
  5. Serves 4.