Spicy Red Bell Pepper Soup

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I love this spicy soup recipe because it uses fresh, sweet red bell peppers, as opposed to roasted red peppers. It's full of other fresh vegetables and thyme, too, and it freezes exceptionally well. Rice is used as the thickening agent, rather than cream. If you don't like a lot of spice, reduce the amount of cayenne and red pepper flakes.

Submitted by QUIRKYIQ
Updated on August 20, 2024
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Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 6 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped

  • 2 yellow onions, chopped

  • 2 carrots, chopped

  • 2 ribs celery, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 2 quarts chicken broth

  • ½ cup long-grain rice

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in bell peppers, onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; cook and stir until vegetables soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, rice, thyme, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice and vegetables tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat; cool 30 minutes.

  2. Purée cooled soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Or use a blender and purée, in batches, until smooth.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

109 Calories
2g Fat
19g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 109
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 1028mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 97mg 108%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 322mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.