Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Submitted by sassytwinmom

"I stumbled on this recipe in a Taste of Home Soup Cookbook. You'll just love the spice and touch of sweetness from the secret ingredient, pears! I make a huge batch when red peppers are cheap, it freezes beautifully."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 3 quarts
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 cups of chopped roasted red peppers (can use bottled)
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 large potatoes, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 4 -5 garlic cloves, chopped
• 5 cups chicken stock
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pears with juice
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

directions

1. In a large pot saute garlic and onion in butter till tender. Add potatoes, red peppers and broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes till veggies are tender. Remove from heat. Add pears, let cool.
2. In a blender, cover and puree in batches. Return to pot, add cayenne and heat through. Enjoy!