Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 6 large red bell peppers, chopped
  • 3 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1 large sweet onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream

Method

  • Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add bell peppers and next 2 ingredients. Saute 12 to 15 minutes or until onion is golden. Stir in garlic and next 4 ingredients. Cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes.
  • Add broth and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring often, 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaves.
  • Process soup with a handheld blender until smooth. Stir in cream, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with Collard Green Pistou.
  • Note: If you don't have a handheld blender, let mixture cool slightly after Step 2; process mixture, in batches, in a regular blender until smooth. Return mixture to Dutch oven, and proceed with recipe as directed in Step