Fibre-rich red bell peppers give this easy-to-prepare soup just the right amount of sweetness, making it appeal to even the pickiest of eaters.
You’ll Need
- ⅓ cup butter
- 2 cups chopped leeks (2 large, white part only)
- 4 cups chopped sweet red peppers (4 medium)
- 1 ½ cups chicken stock
- 4 cups buttermilk
- Chopped chives or basil for garnish
Prep and Cook
- 1In a large soup pot melt butter over medium heat.
- 2Add leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until translucent.
- 3Add peppers and cook for 10 minutes.
- 4Add chicken stock and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
- 5Remove from heat. Using a hand blender, puree until smooth.
- 6Add buttermilk and stir well.
- 7Chill. Serve with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream and a couple of breadsticks or a handful of crackers for dipping.
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