Sunshine Soup (Yellow Pepper & Leek) Recipe

Name: Sunshine Soup (Yellow Pepper & Leek)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -5 yellow peppers; 2 leeks, topped, tailed and washed; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 medium carrot, finely diced; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 1 medium potato, cut into small chunks; 5 cups chicken broth or 5 cups vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 -5 yellow peppers
2 leeks, topped, tailed and washed
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely diced
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 medium potato, cut into small chunks
5 cups chicken broth or 5 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Cut the top and base from each of the yellow peppers, remove the seeds and then cut into thin strips.
2
Cut the leeks into strips the same size as the peppers.
3
Place the leeks and peppers in a roasting dish and sprinkle with the garlic.
4
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the top, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and place in a medium oven for 40-45 minutes until nicely roasted and soft.
5
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large casserole or saucepan and saute the onion and celery for 5 minutes until softened but not browned.
6
Add the potatoes and carrot and cook for 3-4 minutes more.
7
Add the leeks and most of the peppers (reserve a few for garnish), the broth, thyme and bay leaf and simmer for 30 minutes or so until the potatoes are nice and soft.
8
Place the soup in a blender, and whiz until smooth.
9
Adjust the seasoning (adding a good grind of black pepper) and serve in bowls, garnished with a little of the reserved roasted peppers and a drizzle of olive oil.

780

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Carbs

Protein

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -5 yellow peppers, 2 leeks, topped, tailed and washed, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 4 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Sunshine Soup (Yellow Pepper & Leek) 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.

Sunshine Soup (Yellow Pepper & Leek)

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