Red Pepper Lime Soup Recipes

RED PEPPER & LIME SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook the onion and peppers, gently in the oil for around 5 minutes, shaking or moving the pan around occasionally until soft.
• Stir in the garlic.
• Add the chilli and the tomato puree together and add to the pan.
• Add half the stock and bring to the boil.
• Cover and simmer for around 10 minutes.
• In a food processor or blender, puree the mixture.
• Add to the saucepan and add the rest of the stock and the lime rind and juice.
• Bring to the boil.
• Serve hot.

RED PEPPER SOUP WITH CHILE AND LIME

Steps:

• Cook the peppers and onion in the oil in a covered saucepan for about 5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally.
• Stir in the garlic, then add the chile with the tomato paste.
• Stir in half the stock, then bring to a boil.
• Cover the pan, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Puree the mixture in a food processor or blender.
• Return to the pan, then add the rest of the stock.
• Add the grated lime zest and juice to the soup, with salt and pepper to taste.
• Bring the soup back to a boil.
• Remove from heat and serve with strips of lime zest scattered in each bowl.

CREAM OF ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER SOUP WITH ROASTED SWEET CORN AND CILANTRO- LIME SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Slice the peppers in half lengthwise; remove stem, seeds and membrane. Place under the broiler skin side up until the skin turns black and blisters. Remove and immediately place in a small paper bag or plastic container with a tight lid. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes; this will loosen the roasted skin. Remove peppers and rub off the black skin with your fingers. Chop skinned peppers and set aside.
• Saute the butter, onions, and garlic until soft in a heavy bottomed soup pot on medium-low heat. Add the reserved red peppers, tomato paste, and chicken stock. Bring to a low boil, reduce the heat, and then simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Stir in the cornstarch mixed with a little cold water to thicken. Simmer 5 minutes. *Let the soup cool slightly, and then blend in batches in a blender, or use an immersion blender to puree. Sprinkle the roasted corn over the soup before serving and top with a dollop of Cilantro Lime Sour Cream.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk all ingredients vigorously until light and creamy.