Ingredients

  • 6 yellow bell peppers, cored, seeded and halved lengthwise
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 cup chopped leeks
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 small boiling potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 5 to 6 cups defatted chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives

Method

  • 1.
  • Lay 6 pepper halves, cut-side down, on a baking sheet; broil until well charred, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to a plastic bag; seal for 10 minutes.
  • Slip off and discard the skins.
  • Coarsely chop the roasted peppers, then set aside.
  • 2.
  • Melt the butter in a soup pot.
  • Add the onions, leeks, salt, and pepper; saute over low heat about 10 to 15 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
  • 3.
  • Coarsely chop the remaining 6 pepper halves; add to the pot with the potatoes, reserved roasted peppers and 5 cups broth.
  • Simmer, uncovered, until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • 4.
  • Puree in a food processor, adding a bit more broth if it's too thick.
  • Refrigerate to chill.
  • Serve in tiny cups, garnished with the chives.