Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. sunflower oil
  • 6 sweet red peppers
  • 2 cooking onions, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • 8 c. vegetable stock
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme (dried)
  • 2 tsp. garlic, minced
  • 1/2 c. Thai rice or regular converted rice
  • pinch of salt and cayenne pepper
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp. mint leaves, chopped

Method

  • Heat oil in a large pot. Slice 1 pepper into thin strips. Saute and set aside. Chop rest of peppers and saute with onion, celery and carrots. Add stock, thyme and garlic.
  • Bring to a boil. Add rice. Simmer for 20 minutes, then blend in a food processor. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour soup into bowls.
  • Top with sour cream, mint and red pepper strips. Serves 6 to 8.