Chilled Grilled Red Pepper Soup with Creme Fraiche Recipe

Name: Chilled Grilled Red Pepper Soup with Creme Fraiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups (750mL) chopped white onions; 3 (45mL) tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups (500mL) sliced red bell peppers, peeled, seeded and grilled; 8 fresh basil leaves; 1/2 (2mL) tsp salt; 1/4 tsp (1mL) freshly ground black pepper; 5 (1.25 L) cups chicken stock; 1/2 cup (125mL) half and half (10%) cream; 1 tbsp (15mL) tarragon vinegar or white wine vinegar; 1/2 (125mL) cup creme fraiche or plain yogurt; 1/3(75mL) cup chopped fresh basil

Servings: persons

3 cups (750mL) chopped white onions
3 (45mL) tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups (500mL) sliced red bell peppers, peeled, seeded and grilled
8 fresh basil leaves
1/2 (2mL) tsp salt
1/4 tsp (1mL) freshly ground black pepper
5 (1.25 L) cups chicken stock
1/2 cup (125mL) half and half (10%) cream
1 tbsp (15mL) tarragon vinegar or white wine vinegar
1/2 (125mL) cup creme fraiche or plain yogurt
1/3(75mL) cup chopped fresh basil

1
In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
2
Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until softened.
3
Add garlic, peppers, basil, salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
4
Add stock; bring mixture to a boil.
5
Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes.
6
In a blender or food processor, puree mixture in batches.
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Pour into a large bowl.
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Allow to cool.
9
Cover and refrigerate until well chilled (at least 3 hours).
10
When ready to serve, stir in half-and-half and vinegar.
11
Adjust seasoning to taste.
12
Ladle into soup bowls.
13
Add a dollop of creme fraiche and a little chopped basil to each serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups (750mL) chopped white onions, 3 (45mL) tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 2 cups (500mL) sliced red bell peppers, peeled, seeded and grilled, and more.

Yes, Chilled Grilled Red Pepper Soup with Creme Fraiche falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chilled Grilled Red Pepper Soup with Creme Fraiche

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