This colorful soup, thickened with potato, makes the most of the
sweet, smoky flavor of roasted red peppers.
Preparation facts
Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
2 Tbs (30mL) extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium russet potato, chopped
4 cups (1L) water
1 15-ounce jar roasted red peppers
Salt and pepper to taste (sea salt if on a corn-free diet*)
1 Tbs (15mL) fresh lemon juice
Sprigs of fresh marjoram or basil for garnish
Directions
In a large saucepan, sauté garlic, onion and potato in olive oil
over medium-high heat 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water and continue to cook 30
minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Add roasted red peppers and puree soup in a blender or food processor.
Simmer over medium heat 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Stir in lemon juice before serving. Serve hot, garnished with fresh
herbs.
* Allergy notes: People following a corn-free diet should avoid iodized
salt since it contains dextrose, which should be avoided by those allergic to corn.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 111
Calories from Fat 41 (37%)
% Daily Value*
7%Total Fat 5g
3%Saturated
Fat 0.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.3g
0%Cholesterol 0mg
1%Sodium 35mg
11%Potassium 378mg
5%Total
Carbohydrate 16g
9%Dietary
Fiber 2.3g
Sugars 1g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
4%Protein 2g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie
diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using
nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual
nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by
cooking methods.
The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes
only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult
your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any
supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
Information expires September 2008.
