Ingredients

  • 3 medium red peppers, roasted and peeled
  • 6 ripe tomatoes, roasted until caramelized
  • 20 ounces chicken broth or 20 ounces vegetable broth
  • garlic
  • salt and pepper
  • 18 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 1 ripe pear, chopped
  • 1 medium baking potato
  • 12 cup cream or 12 cup creamo or 12 cup half-and-half or 12 cup evaporated milk
  • 14 cup fine grated parmesan cheese

Method

  • Roast red peppers then remove blacked skin and seeds.
  • Roast halved, skin side down, tomatoes with sprinkling of olive oil, dried basil or oregano, a sprinkle of sugar and salt and pepper and garlic.
  • Blend the above until very smooth and add to 20 oz of chicken broth.
  • Peel and core a ripe pear (Bartlett) and chop into broth, peel and dice potato and add to the above.
  • Cook on medium heat until potato just tender, check for seasoning adding more herbs and spices as needed.
  • Lastly add some single cream, half and half, creamo or evaporated milk (your choice).
  • Sprinkle a tablespoonful of parmesan cheese over each bowl.
  • Eat and enjoy!