This is a quick and easy recipe using pantry ingredients. It can be served hot or cold, for a large crowd or do half the recipe for a smaller group. It also freezes well.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 medium garlic cloves, minced
- Approx ¼ cup butter
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 – 12 oz jars (370 ml) roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 2 boxes good quality chicken broth (approximately 2 quarts or 1.8 litres)
- 2 – 14 oz cans (398 ml) pears with juice, chopped
- 1 – 28 oz (796 ml) can crushed tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh herbs, optional (use basil or cilantro)
Directions
- Saute onions and garlic in butter until translucent and fragrant, approx 3 minutes
- Add all other ingredients and simmer for about 25 minutes, until potatoes feel soft when poked with a fork
- Cool slightly and blend with an immersion blender until soup is smooth and creamy
Tips:
Use the best quality can tomatoes you can find, or your own freshly canned tomatoes
Add ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper and other herbs if you prefer a spicy version
recipe posted by: everydayhomegourmet.blog/
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