Smoked Paprika And Red Bell Pepper Soup Recipe

Name: Smoked Paprika And Red Bell Pepper Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 fleshy red bell peppers; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 onions, peeled and chopped; 2 cloves garlic; 2 red chilies, chopped; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups vegetable stock (for a vegetarian version); 3 small potatoes, peeled and diced; 3 -5 sprigs parsley; 3 -5 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, extra; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup light cream (optional)

Servings: persons

8 fleshy red bell peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic
2 red chilies, chopped
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups vegetable stock (for a vegetarian version)
3 small potatoes, peeled and diced
3 -5 sprigs parsley
3 -5 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, extra
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup light cream (optional)

1
Peppers:, halved brushed with olive oil, baked in a very hot oven until the skin blisters and blackens.
2
Place in a plastic bag 10 minutes, then remove blackened skin, and chop coarsely.
3
Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
4
Cook the onions, garlic and chillies until soft, but not brown.
5
Add the paprika and cook for 1 more minute.
6
Add the peppers, stock, potatoes, parsley, thyme sprigs and simmer gently for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.
7
Remove the herb sprigs.
8
Puree in a food processor until smooth adding the thyme, vinegar and cream (if you're using it) just before you finish.
9
Serve hot with garlic bread, or cold garnished with guacomale.

743

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 fleshy red bell peppers, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 onions, peeled and chopped, 2 cloves garlic, and more.

Yes, Smoked Paprika And Red Bell Pepper 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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Smoked Paprika And Red Bell Pepper Soup

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