Description
Creamy pepper potato soup delivers comfort in a bowl with robust flavors from classic ingredients. Hearty potatoes and spicy peppers combine for a satisfying meal you’ll savor down to the last warming spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large red bell peppers, whole
- 1 russet potato, peeled and diced (1 1/2 cups)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 yellow onion, diced (1 cup)
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Dairy and Finishing Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Carefully char bell peppers directly over gas flame or under broiler, rotating until skin turns completely black and blistered.
- Transfer charred peppers to sealed container and let steam for 5 minutes, allowing skin to loosen.
- Gently peel away blackened skin, remove seeds, and slice peppers into thin strips.
- In heavy-bottomed pot, melt butter over medium heat and sauté diced onions until translucent and softened.
- Add diced potatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Introduce minced garlic and roasted pepper strips, stirring to distribute evenly and release aromatic flavors.
- Pour in chicken stock, ensuring ingredients are fully submerged, and bring to gentle simmer.
- Cook uncovered for 15-18 minutes, or until potatoes become fork-tender and start to break down slightly.
- Remove from heat and carefully transfer soup to blender, processing in batches until completely smooth and creamy.
- Return puréed soup to pot, stir in heavy cream, and season with cayenne, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Warm through for additional 2-3 minutes, adjusting seasoning as needed before serving hot.
Notes
- Char peppers carefully over direct flame to develop deep, smoky flavor without burning completely.
- Covering roasted peppers in bowl helps steam loosen skin for easier peeling.
- Use immersion blender for smoother texture and less cleanup if available.
- Adjust cream amount based on desired richness – less for lighter soup, more for velvety consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg