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Red Bell Pepper Soup

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Servings: 4 Prep: 30 min Cook: 30 min Dairy Free GAPS Gluten Free Low Carb Paleo Blender Food Processor Freezable Grill Immersion Blender Soup: Hot Stovetop Added 26 days ago Updated 26 days ago
Red Bell Pepper Soup

Ingredients

For the soup: 4 red bell peppers 1 onion 1 orange 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ¾ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste 1 tablespoon minced garlic 14 ounces whole peeled tomatoes 2 cups chicken broth For the herb infused olive oil: 1 bunch fresh basil 1 bunch fresh tarragon ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil sea salt, to taste ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. For the soup: Sear the peppers on the grill or over the open flame of the stove, turning frequently until blackened on all sides.

2. Place the blackened peppers in bowl covered with a cloth or a brown paper bag rolled closed.

3. Meanwhile, peel and dice the onion. Juice and zest the orange.

4. In a soup pot, over medium high heat, sauté the onion in olive oil with sea salt. Add the garlic, tomatoes (including liquid), and broth. Simmer for about 30 minutes.

5. Remove the peppers and peel off the skin in a bowl of water and discard. Remove seeds and pith, and discard. Chop the remaining pepper flesh coarsely, and add to soup.

6. Using an immersion blender (or standing blender), briefly blend the soup until chunky, not smooth.

7. Stir in orange juice and zest.

8. For the herb infused olive oil: Place herbs in a blender or food processor with olive oil. Pulse until smooth. Season with sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.

9. Serve cool or hot drizzled with basil tarragon oil.