Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Name: Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 lb red bell peppers; 1 lb yellow bell pepper; 2 cups Mountain High® plain yoghurt; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chervil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

45 Minutes Prep3 Hours Total
8 Servings
90 Calories per Serving

Cool down on a warm day with this yummy soup full of fresh herbs.

Ingredient List

2 lb red bell peppers
1 lb yellow bell pepper
2 cups Mountain High® plain yoghurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chervil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Preparation

Set oven control to broil. Line cookie sheet with foil; place peppers on foil. Broil peppers with tops 4 inches from heat about 20 minutes, turning every few minutes, until completely charred. Place peppers in large bowl to cool; do not break skins of peppers.
Peel cooled peppers in bowl to catch peppers and juices. Discard seeds and blackened skins. In food processor, place peppers and juice. Cover; process until smooth.
Add yoghurt, herbs, salt, pepper and vinegar. Cover; process until blended. Store covered in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Serve cold. Garnish with extra yoghurt if desired.

Tips

If desired, serve soup over poached shrimp or scallops.
Garnish with additional herbs--chervil, tarragon and basil.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 2g 3%, Saturated Fat 1g 5%, Cholesterol 10mg 3%, Sodium 340mg 14%, Potassium 440mg 13%, Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%, Dietary Fiber 2g 10%, Vitamin A 60%, Vitamin C 170%, Calcium 10%, Iron 4%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 8%, Thiamin 4%, Riboflavin 6%, Niacin 6%, Vitamin B6 20%, Folic Acid 15%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 4%, Phosphorus 4%, Magnesium 4%, Zinc 2%, Selenium 0%, Copper 4%, Manganese 10%

Nutrition Other (Amount per serving)

Calories 90, Calories from Fat 15, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 0g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 2g, Sugars 10g, Protein 4g, Beta-Carotene 100%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 1, Starch 1/2, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 0, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 1 1/2, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 1/2, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 1c, Grains 0oz-eq, Meat & Beans 0oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 0tsp