Fresh Red Pepper Soup
Looking for a tantalizing appetizer? Or a delicious soup to warm up your winter lunches? I’ve got you sorted!
This fresh red pepper soup recipe is all that and more. I love making this soup as it is easy and hassle-free, and yet rich in taste. I won’t say anymore as this soup truly speaks for itself. Time to start cooking, next stop: the best fresh red pepper soup recipe!
Fresh Red Pepper Soup
The perfect start to any dinner party!
Ingredients
- 1 Knob of butter and olive oil for frying, 1 tbsp each
- 4 Red peppers
- 1 Medium sized onion
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 700 ml Boiling water
- 2 Bullion stock cubes- chicken or vegetable, use enough for the water- types of stock cubes vary
- Seasoning such as salt, pepper, tabasco hot sauce and fresh herbs
- Heavy cream and herbs for garnishing
Instructions
- Chop the peppers and onions into chunks, and crush the garlic using a garlic press or grate the garlic.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the olive oil.
- Fry the onions for a minute, then add the peppers and garlic, sautéing until translucent and soft.
- Pour in the hot water and add the bullion cubes. Stir a bit to dissolve the cubes.
- Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 30 min.
- Add in the seasoning, taste the soup to make sure the flavors are right for you.
- Puree the soup either using an immersion blender (the easiest and most convenient way), or by letting the soup come to room temperature then using the food processor.
Watch this tutorial
If you’d like a hand, you can watch me making this fresh red pepper soup with instructions! It’s always fun to have company when cooking.
If you’re making this fresh red pepper soup recipe for lunch, consider pairing it with these Cuban-inspired sandwiches! Or if this is the starter for your dinner party, follow it up with spinach, ricotta and feta stuffed shells.
