Penne Pasta Soup With Tomatoes, Peppered Vodka And Cream Recipe

• 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 x red onion thinly sliced
• 2 x red bell peppers seeded, and
•     thinly sliced
• 1 x green bell pepper seeded, and
•     thinly sliced
• 4 x garlic cloves minced
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
•     Salt to taste
•     Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 1 can minced plum tomatoes - (28 ounce) with their juice
• 1 tsp sugar
• 8 c. chicken stock or possibly broth
• 12 ounce uncooked penne pasta
• 1/4 c. pepper-flavored vodka
•     (may substitute regular vodka)
• 1 c. heavy (whipping) cream
• 8 ounce thinly-sliced smoked salmon (optional)
• 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley plus additional
•     for garnish
• 1 c. freshly-grated Parmesan cheese plus additional
•     for garnish

Directions