Roasted-Red-Pepper Bisque

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Recipe developed for an ingredient-limited challenge on another site.

Ready in: 1 hour 30 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 6 Red bell peppers
• 1 Cup Chicken stock
• 1/4 Cup Dry sherry
• 1 Cup Heavy cream
• Salt and white pepper to taste
• Mexican cream (or sour cream)

Preparation method

Prep: 30 mins | Cook: 45 mins | Extra time: 15 mins, other

1. Preheat oven to broil and spray a baking sheet with Pam.

2. Place peppers on a baking sheet under the broiler until the skins become black, turning until the peppers are black on all sides.

3. Place the peppers into a large pot, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to stand at least 15 minutes.

4. Carefully peel the skin and remove the seeds from each pepper. Discard.

5. Purée the peppers and place into a clean pot. Add the chicken stock and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the sherry and simmer one minute more. Add the cream and heat through. Adjust the seasoning with salt and white pepper to taste.

6. Garnish each serving with some Mexican cream from a squeeze bottle, or a dollop of sour cream.