Southwestern Red Pepper Soup Recipe

Name: Southwestern Red Pepper Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons roasted cumin; 4 dried red chili peppers; 2 star anise; 4 teaspoons paprika; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 ½ tablespoons cumin seeds; 6 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 red onion, diced; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 2 red peppers, chopped; 2 cups mushrooms, chopped; 1 tablespoon salt; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups water; 2 yams, diced; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and washed; hot sauce

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons roasted cumin
4 dried red chili peppers
2 star anise
4 teaspoons paprika
4 tablespoons butter
1 ½ tablespoons cumin seeds
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1 red onion, diced
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 red peppers, chopped
2 cups mushrooms, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
2 yams, diced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and washed
hot sauce

1
Mix the 3 tbsp roasted cumin, red chili peppers, star anise and paprika.
2
Using a coffee or spice grinder, grind the spices and set aside.
3
Heat butter over medium heat.
4
Add the 1.5 tbsp cumin seeds and stir for about 30 seconds.
5
Add the garlic, stir for 30 seconds, then add the onion and celery, and stir for about 2 minutes.
6
Add the red peppers, mushrooms and salt.
7
Stir and let sit for 7-10 minutes, or until vegetables are soft.
8
Add the spice mixture and stir well.
9
Add the vegetable broth and water, followed by the yams and black beans.
10
Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
11
Let sit for 20-30 minutes, or until you can break the yams easily with a spoon.
12
Using an immersion blender, blend until the soup is creamy.
13
Taste and reseason if necessary, and add about 2 tbsp of hot sauce.
14
Cholula is particularly good for this soup.
15
Stir or blend, and soup is ready to serve.

540

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons roasted cumin, 4 dried red chili peppers, 2 star anise, 4 teaspoons paprika, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Red 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.

Southwestern Red Pepper Soup

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