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Velvety Yellow Pepper Soup Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 medium russet potatoes (about 1 lb) .
  • 2 large yellow peppers, stemmed, seeded, & cut in large chunks .
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric .
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme .
  • 1 garlic clove, smashed .
  • 1 bay leaf .
  • 1 tbsp dry white vermouth .
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil .
  • 3 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley .
  • 4 c water .
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning .
  • fresh ground black pepper .
  • 2 large leeks (white part only)

Directions
  • Step #1 Heat the olive oil In a large-ish saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Step #2 Add the peppers, garlic, until the vegetables begin to soften, salt & turmeric, leek, stirring every once in awhile, & cook, about 10 mins.
  • Step #3 Tie the parsley, thyme, & bay leaf together with kitchen twine.
  • Step #4 Add the potato, & herb bundle & bring to a boil, & let simmer, uncovered, water, until the potato is very tender, reduce the heat, about 20 mins.
  • Step #5 Discard the herb bundle.
  • Step #6 Puree the soup in small batches in a mixer (keep the lid cracked to allow steam to escape), or in the pot with an immersion mixer, until smooth.
  • Step #7 Return to the pot & reheat.
  • Step #8 Stir in the vermouth, to taste, & season, with salt & pepper.
  • Enjoy the Velvety Yellow Pepper Soup recipe

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