Roasted Red Pepper Soup Weight Watcher Core Friendly Recipes

ROASTED RED PEPPER SOUP (WEIGHT WATCHER CORE FRIENDLY!)

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet or saucepan on medium high heat.
• Add the onions and cook about 8 minutes or until completely soft and cooked through.
• Add the red pepper and cook until warm then add the balsamic vinegar and let simmer for 1 minute.
• Remove the pan from the cooktop and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
• While the onions and peppers are cooling, mix the milk, tomato paste and chili sauce in a separate bowl and whisk until well combined. Set aside.
• Pour the red pepper onion mixture into a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth.
• Pour the red pepper mixture back into the pan and heat until warm.
• Slowly pour the milk mixture into the pan and whisk until completely blended.
• Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. remove from heat, cool slightly and serve!

ROASTED RED PEPPERS SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the red peppers, broth, basil and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Cool slightly. , In a blender, cover and process soup in batches until smooth. Remove 1 cup to a small bowl; stir in cream. Return remaining puree to pan. Stir in the cream mixture; heat through (do not boil).