from Sunday Cooking
Fresh ingredients prepared simply... that's usually all it takes to make delicious food. This soup is exactly that. With just 3 main ingredients - red peppers, potatoes, and an onion - you've got the makings of a soup that is smokey, rich, creamy, and filled with flavor.
Start with fresh vegetables, show them a little love, and you really can't go wrong.
INGREDIENTS
- 3 large red peppers
- 3 medium yukon gold potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
- several sprigs of fresh herbs (parsley, oregano, thyme), optional
PREPARATION
Throw the red peppers under the broiler, turning until they are nicely charred on all sides.
Place the peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic (a paper bag works too). Let them steam for at least 10-15 minutes. After that, the skins should just slip off. Remove the stems and seeds, and roughly chop.
Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add a healthy splash of olive oil and toss in the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft, about 7 minutes.
Add the broth, potatoes, red peppers. Bring to a boil and add the herbs if you've got them (we have some parsley and oregano growing in front of the house, so that's what I used). Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes.
Remove the herbs and ladle the cooked vegetables and broth into a blender. Blend, in batches if necessary, until smooth.
Reheat soup in the pot and simmer for another 10 minutes. Add water to adjust the consistency to your liking. Taste, season with salt if necessary.
Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and some freshly ground black pepper.
Enjoy!