Yellow Pepper Soup With Wild Mushroom Croutons

Name: Yellow Pepper Soup With Wild Mushroom Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Soup:; 6 large yellow bell peppers; Cooking spray; 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped leek; 1 cup finely chopped peeled baking potato; 1 cup chopped carrot; 2 teaspoons Hungarian sweet paprika; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups water; 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 1/2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Croutons:; 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 4 cups chopped mixed mushrooms (such as cremini, shiitake, button, and oyster); 2 tablespoons dry white wine; 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons whipping cream; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 (8-ounce) French bread baguette, cut into 12 slices

Servings: persons

Soup:
6 large yellow bell peppers
Cooking spray
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped leek
1 cup finely chopped peeled baking potato
1 cup chopped carrot
2 teaspoons Hungarian sweet paprika
1 bay leaf
2 cups water
1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Croutons:
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
4 cups chopped mixed mushrooms (such as cremini, shiitake, button, and oyster)
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (8-ounce) French bread baguette, cut into 12 slices

1
Preheat oven to 500u00b0.
2
To prepare soup, place peppers on a jelly-roll pan. Lightly coat peppers with cooking spray. Bake at 500u00b0 for 30 minutes or until blackened on all sides, turning occasionally. Place peppers in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 20 minutes. Peel and discard skins. Cut in half lengthwise; discard membranes and seeds.
3
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek, potato, and carrot; cook 5 minutes. Stir in paprika and bay leaf. Add water and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are very tender. Stir in roasted pepper halves; simmer 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
4
Place half of bell pepper mixture in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid. Blend until smooth. Pour into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining bell pepper mixture. Keep warm.
5
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
6
To prepare croutons, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; reduce heat to medium. Stir in wine; cook 15 minutes or until liquid evaporates. Stir in thyme and garlic; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat, and stir in parsley, cream, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
7
Place bread on a baking sheet. Bake at 350u00b0 for 5 minutes or until toasted. Place 1 heaping tablespoon mushroom mixture on each crouton. Serve croutons with soup.

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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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Soup:, 6 large yellow bell peppers, Cooking spray, 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Yellow Pepper Soup With Wild Mushroom Croutons 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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