Cold Red Pepper And Basil Soup Recipe

Name: Cold Red Pepper And Basil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Six large red peppers, roasted and peeled (If you are in a pinch, you can used jarred ones); 1 cup large basil leaves (Reserve the tops of the basil stalks for garnish); 2 Tablespoon basil infused olive oil (plus more for brushing the croutons); 1 1/2 teaspoons chili oil; 1 large sweet onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 Tablespoon tomato paste; 2 cups good quality tomato juice; 2 cups water; 1 Tablespoon white sugar; Sea salt; Fresh ground black pepper; Small loaf good French bread, cut on an angle for long croutons; 3 Tablespoons of a good, aged cheddar, finely grated; 1/2 cup of plain yogurt (if you can get goat yogurt, by all means, do!), thin this with a little milk so that it is about the same consistency as the chilled soup

Servings: persons

Six large red peppers, roasted and peeled (If you are in a pinch, you can used jarred ones)
1 cup large basil leaves (Reserve the tops of the basil stalks for garnish)
2 Tablespoon basil infused olive oil (plus more for brushing the croutons)
1 1/2 teaspoons chili oil
1 large sweet onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups good quality tomato juice
2 cups water
1 Tablespoon white sugar
Sea salt
Fresh ground black pepper
Small loaf good French bread, cut on an angle for long croutons
3 Tablespoons of a good, aged cheddar, finely grated
1/2 cup of plain yogurt (if you can get goat yogurt, by all means, do!), thin this with a little milk so that it is about the same consistency as the chilled soup

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["Puree the sweet peppers and basil in the food processor and set aside.", "Heat the oils in an ample heavy-bottomed saucepan. Sweat the onions until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for one more minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes more, stirring all the while.", "Stir in the processed peppers and basil, tomato juice and water. Add sugar and chili flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer and leave it there for 20 minutes to help incorporate the flavors.", "Remove from the heat and let the mixture cool for 10 minutes before seasoning with salt and pepper.
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Use an immersion blender to puree the soup completely.
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Cool completely.", "Just prior to serving, preheat the broiler. Cut the bread on an angle no thicker than 1/2-inch. Bush both sides of each elongated crouton with basil oil and place on a baking sheet under the broiler. Brown one side each of the croutons. Remove them from the oven, turn them over and sprinkle the cheddar cheese over them. Return them to the broiler so the cheese can melt and brown slightly.", "Portion the cold soup into bowls. Put 1-2 Tablespoons of thinned yogurt mixture in the center of each bowl of soup. Take a knife and make a swirl with the yogurt into the soup. Perch two croutons on top of the soup, garnish with the tops of the basil stalks and serve."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Six large red peppers, roasted and peeled (If you are in a pinch, you can used jarred ones), 1 cup large basil leaves (Reserve the tops of the basil stalks for garnish), 2 Tablespoon basil infused olive oil (plus more for brushing the croutons), 1 1/2 teaspoons chili oil, and more.

Yes, Cold Red Pepper And Basil Soup 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.

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Cold Red Pepper And Basil Soup

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