Red and Yellow Bell Pepper Cream Soup
Red and Yellow Bell Pepper Cream Soup is an elegant and colorful French dish that combines sweet red and yellow bell peppers in two separate soups. Perfect for romantic dinners or any special occasion, this creamy soup is easy to prepare and can be served with creative designs for a visually appealing meal.
Servings: 2
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
YELLOW BELL PEPPER SOUP
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 large sweet yellow bell peppers, minced
- 1 cup cream, 33% fat
- 1.5 cups chicken broth, low sodium
- Salt and white pepper, to taste
RED BELL PEPPER SOUP
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion. chopped
- 2 large sweet red bell peppers, minced
- 1 cup cream, 33% fat
- 1.5 cups chicken broth, low sodium
- Salt and white pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the two soups separately in two saucepans. Follow the step-by-step instructions for each soup.
- Melt butter into each casserole, over low heat. Add chopped onion and minced peppers. Sweat 6 to 7 minutes over low heat. Add cream and chicken stock. Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper.
- Pour the yellow soup first into a blender. Process until very smooth and strain into a clean pot. Verify seasoning. Repeat process with other soup. Preheat soup plates at 150°F.
- When ready to serve, warm up soups if necessary and pour into separate jugs. Take a jug in each hand; simultaneously pour the soup slowly into the center of the same plate. Using a wooden stick, create some designs.
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Notes
Chicken stock may be substituted with vegetable stock.
Cooking Tips for Red and Yellow Bell Pepper Cream Soup:
- Balance Flavors: To enhance the sweetness of the bell peppers, cook them on low heat until tender and slightly caramelized. This step helps the red bell pepper soup and yellow bell pepper soup maintain a rich and sweet flavor without overpowering the cream.
- Simmer Slowly: Simmer the soups over low heat to allow the bell peppers to fully infuse their flavors into the broth. This helps in achieving a smooth and rich texture for both soups.
- Texture Adjustment: For a creamier consistency, blend both the red bell pepper soup and yellow bell pepper soup thoroughly and strain them. This removes any fibrous textures, ensuring a velvety finish.
- Creative Presentation: When serving, pour each soup separately into the center of the plate and use a wooden stick to create intricate designs. This adds elegance, perfect for a romantic soup recipe or a visually stunning dish for any special meal.
- Use Low-Sodium Broth: To keep the soup flavorful but healthier, use low-sodium chicken broth. This allows the natural sweetness of the bell peppers to shine through without too much salt.
- Garnish Smartly: For extra flavor, garnish with a few herbs like basil or parsley, which complement the sweet, rich flavors of both the red and yellow bell pepper soups.
These tips will help ensure that your vegetarian cream soup is flavorful and looks as good as it tastes!
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