CHILLED RED PEPPER SOUP WITH BASIL AND CROUTONS

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Herb     Pepper     Valentine's Day     Basil     Summer     Chill     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large red bell peppers (about 2 1/4 pounds total)
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 cups (or more) chicken stock or canned broth
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 1/2 cups 1/2-inch French bread cubes
Fresh basil leaves, slivered

Steps:

  • Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Wrap in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until brown on edges, about 6 minutes. Add bell peppers and 3 cups stock. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer peppers and onion to processor; puree. With machine running, add stock from saucepan and blend until smooth. Mix in dried red pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until cold. (Can be made 1 day ahead.)
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add bread; stir until brown. Whisk cold soup to blend; thin with more stock if necessary. Spoon into bowls. Top with bread and basil.

Azhar azhar khan
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This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and the flavors are out of this world. I love the combination of roasted red peppers, basil, and croutons. It's the perfect soup for a summer party.


Delphen Kennedy
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I was looking for a new chilled soup recipe and this one definitely hit the spot! The soup is flavorful and refreshing. I especially love the combination of roasted red peppers and basil. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Payphar Cypress
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This soup is delicious and so refreshing! I love the smoky flavor of the roasted red peppers. I also like to add a bit of chopped avocado to the soup for extra creaminess.


Itz Scarlett
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover roasted red peppers. I also like to add a bit of chopped zucchini or corn to the soup for extra flavor and texture.


Moona Shahzad
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of roasted red peppers and basil. It's the perfect soup for a light lunch or dinner.


sun rise
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I'm not a big fan of chilled soups, but this one changed my mind. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the smoky flavor of the roasted red peppers. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Jay Cofield
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This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and the flavors are out of this world. I love the combination of roasted red peppers, basil, and croutons. It's the perfect soup for a summer party.


Victor Sierra
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I was looking for a new chilled soup recipe and this one definitely hit the spot! The soup is flavorful and refreshing. I especially love the combination of roasted red peppers and basil. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Ayden Wildey
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This soup is delicious and so refreshing! I love the smoky flavor of the roasted red peppers. I also like to add a bit of chopped avocado to the soup for extra creaminess.


MARTHA WANYONYI
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover roasted red peppers. I also like to add a bit of chopped zucchini or corn to the soup for extra flavor and texture.


Mohammad Miraj Bhai
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This soup is easy to make and very flavorful. I love the combination of roasted red peppers, basil, and croutons. It's the perfect soup for a light lunch or dinner.


Pratik Chattri
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I'm not a big fan of red peppers, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very refreshing.


FADI ABDULLAH
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This soup is delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It's the perfect soup for a hot summer day.


Gift Bangelo
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends. I usually add a little extra garlic and red pepper flakes for a bit of a kick. I also like to serve it with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt on top.


Star Com
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This chilled red pepper soup is a refreshing and flavorful summer dish. The roasted red peppers give the soup a smoky and sweet flavor, while the basil and croutons add a bright and crunchy contrast. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out pe