CHILLED RED BELL PEPPER AND HABANERO SOUP

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Chilled Red Bell Pepper and Habanero Soup image

Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Soup/Stew     Tomato     Low Cal     High Fiber     Cinco de Mayo     Dinner     Lunch     Bell Pepper     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Potluck     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium red bell peppers
2 pounds tomatoes
1 sweet onion (1/2 pound), chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
4 to 6 fresh habanero chiles, finely chopped (2 to 3 tablespoons), stems and seeds discarded
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
Accompaniment:
Crackers, flatbread, or bread

Steps:

  • Roast bell peppers on racks of gas burners over high heat (or on a broiler pan about 2 inches from broiler), turning with tongs, until skins are blackened, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand 20 minutes. Peel, then halve lengthwise, discarding stems and seeds.
  • Cut a shallow X in bottom of each tomato, then blanch tomatoes in simmering water 20 seconds and transfer to an ice bath. Peel and coarsely chop, reserving juices.
  • Cook onion, garlic, chiles, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in 2 tablespoons oil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and pale golden, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices, bell peppers, broth, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and simmer, covered, until peppers are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Purée soup in 2 or 3 batches in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids), drizzling remaining 1/4 cup oil into first batch with motor running. Quick-chill soup in a metal bowl set in an ice bath, stirring often, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt.

MDkawm Mia
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I made this soup for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.


Nami
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This soup is delicious! I love the flavor combination of the red bell peppers and the habaneros. The avocado adds a nice creaminess. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Josephine Maritim
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This soup was just ok. It was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had used less habaneros.


Free fire Bangladesh
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This soup was a disappointment. It was bland and tasteless. I wouldn't recommend it.


Business Parsonal
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I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't as flavorful as I expected. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more habaneros.


Ssali Shafik
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This is a great recipe. The soup is delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


smba lx
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and creamy. I love the addition of the avocado. It really takes the soup to the next level. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Shazaib Tariq
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This is one of the best soups I've ever had. It's so flavorful and refreshing. I love the combination of red bell peppers and habaneros. The soup is also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Shariyar suleman
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a big hit with my family. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Yasmin Akter
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors. The red bell peppers and habaneros give it a nice sweetness and heat. The avocado adds a creamy texture and richness. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Senjuro
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I was looking for a new soup recipe to try and I came across this one. I'm so glad I did! This soup is amazing! It's flavorful, creamy, and has just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this soup again.


pms parooqshan
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This soup is absolutely delicious! The flavors are so well-balanced and the soup is so refreshing. I love the addition of the habaneros, they give the soup a nice kick. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Bendy Gaming
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Ishtiaque Arain
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This soup is a flavorful and refreshing summer dish. The combination of red bell peppers and habaneros gives it a nice balance of sweetness and heat. I also liked the addition of the avocado, which added a creamy texture and richness. Overall, this i