Best 10 Leslies Red Pepper Soup Recipes

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In the world of culinary delights, there exists a soup that has captured the hearts and taste buds of many - "Leslie's Red Pepper Soup". This vibrant and flavorful soup, often described as a comforting and luscious creation, is a symphony of sweet, savory, and slightly tangy notes that dance harmoniously on the palate. As the name suggests, the key ingredient in this culinary masterpiece is the humble red bell pepper, which brings an array of health benefits and a vibrant red hue to the dish. With its creamy texture, aromatic spices, and a hint of heat, "Leslie's Red Pepper Soup" has become a popular choice for both home cooks and culinary enthusiasts seeking a delightful and nourishing meal.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED RED-PEPPER SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into small pieces
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 shallots or 1/2 red onion, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and rinsed
4 to 5 sun-dried tomatoes
4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
4 sourdough dinner rolls

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes, celery, shallots, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste and cook, stirring frequently, until the potatoes begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth and 1 cup water. Cover and bring to a simmer, then uncover and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the soup and sour cream to a blender and, keeping the lid slightly ajar, puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and stir in half of the cilantro. Divide among bowls and sprinkle with the cheese and the remaining cilantro. Serve with the rolls.

LESLIE'S RED PEPPER SOUP



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Provided by Leslie Cohen

Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Broil     Dinner     Lunch     Bell Pepper     Summer     Simmer     Gourmet     California     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 6 to 8 (10 1/2 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 large red bell peppers
2 onions, chopped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 cups chicken stock or low-salt broth
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried herbes de Provence
1 to 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
Dash of cayenne
Accompaniment: sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Quarter peppers lengthwise, discarding stems, seeds, and ribs. Put skin sides up on rack of a broiler pan, and broil about 2 inches from heat until skins are blistered and charred, 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer peppers to a bowl and let stand, covered with plastic wrap, until cool enough to handle. Peel peppers and thinly slice.
  • Cook onions in butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft. Stir in peppers, stock, and herbes de Provence and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.
  • Purée soup in a blender in batches (use caution when blending hot liquids). For a smoother texture, force purée through a food mill into a large bowl. Return soup to pot and season with salt, tarragon, and cayenne.
  • Reheat soup.

RED PEPPER SOUP



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This is a light and creamy pureed soup which will surprise those who didn't realize they were pepper lovers at heart. It's a simple soup consisting of ripe red peppers in a creamy base. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

Provided by Judi

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
4 red bell peppers, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
24 fluid ounces chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Place the red bell pepper, onion and garlic in the saucepan and saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, stirring well, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.
  • Run the soup through a strainer and return the liquid to the saucepan over medium low heat. Stir in the heavy cream and the ground black pepper and allow to heat through, about 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 504.8 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

ROASTED RED PEPPERS SOUP



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If you like cream of tomato soup, try making it with purchased roasted red peppers. Using jarred roasted red peppers makes it extra easy and pureeing the soup in a blender gives it a nice smooth texture.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 teaspoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 jars (15-1/2 ounces each) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the red peppers, broth, basil and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Cool slightly. , In a blender, cover and process soup in batches until smooth. Remove 1 cup to a small bowl; stir in cream. Return remaining puree to pan. Stir in the cream mixture; heat through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 753mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

RED PEPPER SOUP



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While I don't have scientific proof of it, Red Pepper Soup works for me as a head cold remedy! It is a good gift to take when visiting a sick friend, too. For a pretty touch, top the soup with grated cheese and parsley. We enjoy it with jalapeno cheese buns. You can also serve it with warm garlic bread. -Barb Nelson, Victoria, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 medium sweet red peppers, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans (one 49-1/2 ounces, one 14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute red peppers, carrots, onions, celery and garlic in oil until tender. , Stir in the broth, rice, thyme, salt, pepper and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the vegetables and rice are tender. , Cool for 30 minutes. Puree in small batches in a blender; return to pan. Add red pepper flakes; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 962mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

RED PEPPER & LIME SOUP



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I got this recipe from the book "400 Best Ever Low-Fat/Fat Free Recipes" by Anne Sheasby. This soup looks delicious! It is a good light meal or winter warmer, with it's slightly spicy taste.

Provided by Country Girl825

Categories     Stocks

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 red bell peppers, seeded, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 red fresh chili pepper, sliced
3 tablespoons tomato puree
3 1/4 cups chicken stock
1 finely grated lime, rind and juice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the onion and peppers, gently in the oil for around 5 minutes, shaking or moving the pan around occasionally until soft.
  • Stir in the garlic.
  • Add the chilli and the tomato puree together and add to the pan.
  • Add half the stock and bring to the boil.
  • Cover and simmer for around 10 minutes.
  • In a food processor or blender, puree the mixture.
  • Add to the saucepan and add the rest of the stock and the lime rind and juice.
  • Bring to the boil.
  • Serve hot.

CREAMY RED-PEPPER SOUP



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Sent in by reader Jeanne Kersting of Bethesda, Maryland. For richer texture and a little tang, garnish with a dollop of sour cream or plain yogurt.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
1 rib celery, chopped
1 small carrot, chopped
1/2 small onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small garlic clove, minced
3 medium red bell peppers, ribs and seeds removed, and cut into 1-inch chunks (5 cups)
1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 pinch sugar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons roughly chopped chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add celery, carrot, onion, and garlic; cook until onion is opaque and carrot is crisp/tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add peppers, broth, 2 cups water, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until peppers are very tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf; puree soup in batches in blender. Return to pot; add cream and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. If necessary, gently reheat before serving, and garnish with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g

RED PEPPER SOUP WITH CHILE AND LIME



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Make and share this Red Pepper Soup with Chile and Lime recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shellbelle

Categories     Low Protein

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 red chili pepper, seeded and sliced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 3/4 cups chicken stock
lime, juice and zest of, finely grated
salt & fresh ground pepper
lime zest, to garnish

Steps:

  • Cook the peppers and onion in the oil in a covered saucepan for about 5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally.
  • Stir in the garlic, then add the chile with the tomato paste.
  • Stir in half the stock, then bring to a boil.
  • Cover the pan, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Puree the mixture in a food processor or blender.
  • Return to the pan, then add the rest of the stock.
  • Add the grated lime zest and juice to the soup, with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring the soup back to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and serve with strips of lime zest scattered in each bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.9, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 421.2, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 11.8, Protein 7.9

ROASTED RED PEPPER SOUP



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Really tasty soup. Delicious and warming on a cold autumn day.

Provided by daisydoo40

Time 1h

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Remove the seeds from the peppers and cut into quarters. Place them on a baking tray and and lightly brush with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and place them into the oven for 6-8mins at 180C, until the skins just start to look charred.
  • Place the water and stock cube in a saucepan. Add the chopped carrots, celery, onion and garlic. Bring to the boil and cook for 5 mins. Turn down the heat to a gentle simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the chopped vegetables become tender.
  • Remove the peppers from the oven and when cool enough to handle, put them into a sealed plastic bag and let them cool. Once they have cooled, remove from the bag and peel off the charred skin. Chop the flesh into small pieces and add to the saucepan along with the tinned tomatoes.
  • Simmer for a further 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and and add the fresh basil. Whizz everything together with a hand held blender, taste and check for seasoning.
  • Serve with a drizzle of olive oil or splash of cream.

ROASTED RED PEPPER AND POTATO SOUP



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Roasted red peppers and potatoes combine with a creamy broth for a hearty and satisfying soup. Serve hot with warm crusty bread for dipping.

Provided by VANCGIRL2

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 large carrot, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
2 cloves garlic, pressed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
3 medium red potatoes, diced
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 (6 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, and mix in the olive oil. Saute the onion, carrot, and celery for about 5 minutes, until onion is lightly browned. Stir in the garlic, and continue to cook 1 minute. Mix in the flour. Whisk in the chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Place the potatoes in the pot, reduce heat to low, and cook 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  • Mix the half-and-half into the pot. Stir in the roasted red peppers. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 36.1 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1325.4 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe red peppers: The sweeter and more flavorful the peppers, the better the soup will be.
  • Roast the peppers before blending: Roasting the peppers intensifies their flavor and gives the soup a smoky depth of flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the blender: Blend the soup in batches if necessary to avoid overworking the motor.
  • Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. A little bit of cayenne pepper can add a nice kick.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: A sprinkle of fresh parsley, basil, or chives adds a pop of color and flavor to the soup.

Conclusion:

This red pepper soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is also a great way to use up any leftover red peppers. The soup can be served hot or cold, and it is also a great make-ahead meal. Simply reheat the soup when you are ready to serve.

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