{"id":11089,"date":"2017-09-08T17:05:01","date_gmt":"2017-09-09T01:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/?p=11089"},"modified":"2018-04-03T19:01:13","modified_gmt":"2018-04-04T03:01:13","slug":"creamy-sweet-pepper-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/?p=11089","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Sweet Pepper Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>My Uncle recently gave me some beautiful sweet peppers from his garden. Well\u2026 actually he brought a big bag to share with the rest of my family, but I convinced everyone that I needed them all.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11087\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/sweet_peppers_foodiddy_IMG_9590.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Peppers - Foodiddy\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/sweet_peppers_foodiddy_IMG_9590.jpg 800w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/sweet_peppers_foodiddy_IMG_9590-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/sweet_peppers_foodiddy_IMG_9590-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I had no idea going in what I was going to make with them, so I started searching through my cookbook collection and online for inspiration\/recipes. I did find a recipe for a <a href=\"http:\/\/brooklynfarmgirl.com\/2013\/10\/10\/sweet-pepper-soup\/\">Creamy Sweet Pepper Soup by Brooklyn Farm Girl<\/a> \u2013 but her recipe card plugin disappeared, so it only had ingredients without steps. I felt up for the challenge. I gathered similar ingredients \u2013 changing quantities and adding a few others. I did realize early on that I was going to need more sweet peppers. Her recipe called for 1.5 lbs. My Uncle&#8217;s harvest was 15 oz., so I added an additional pound, bringing me just under 2 lbs. Note: Brooklyn Farm Girl&#8217;s recipe card does work now, so I was able to see how far off I was on the directions after the fact. Not too bad&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11080\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/organic_sweet_peppers_Foodiddy_IMG_9591.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Sweet Peppers\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/organic_sweet_peppers_Foodiddy_IMG_9591.jpg 800w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/organic_sweet_peppers_Foodiddy_IMG_9591-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/organic_sweet_peppers_Foodiddy_IMG_9591-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I was surprised that a one pound bag of organic sweet mini peppers was priced at just under $4.00 &#8211; the non-organic one pound bag was $7.99 &#8211; That was an easy decision.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11088\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/sweet_peppers_Foodiddy_IMG_9592.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Peppers\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/sweet_peppers_Foodiddy_IMG_9592.jpg 800w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/sweet_peppers_Foodiddy_IMG_9592-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/sweet_peppers_Foodiddy_IMG_9592-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I gathered all of my ingredients for the photo op. The amount of rice was more than required, I just wanted my glass bowl to look full. My little meal prep bowls were in the dishwasher and I was too lazy to hand wash. #FoodBloggerProblems<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11085\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Sweet_Pepper_Soup_Ingredients-_Foodiddy_IMG_9598.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Pepper Soup Ingredients - Foodiddy\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Sweet_Pepper_Soup_Ingredients-_Foodiddy_IMG_9598.jpg 800w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Sweet_Pepper_Soup_Ingredients-_Foodiddy_IMG_9598-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Sweet_Pepper_Soup_Ingredients-_Foodiddy_IMG_9598-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 Tablespoons Olive Oil<\/li>\n<li>2 Pounds Sweet Peppers &#8211; Chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 Jalape\u00f1o &#8211; Chopped<\/li>\n<li>6-8 Cloves Garlic \u2013 Minced<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd Medium White Onion &#8211; Chopped<\/li>\n<li>32 Ounces Vegetable Broth<\/li>\n<li>1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream<\/li>\n<li>3 Tablespoons Fresh Thyme<\/li>\n<li>1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes<\/li>\n<li>1-2 Cups Cooked Basmati Rice (Any rice would work)<\/li>\n<li>Sea Salt and Ground Pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11079\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Chopped_Sweet_Peppers_Foodiddy_IMG_9601.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"592\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Chopped_Sweet_Peppers_Foodiddy_IMG_9601.jpg 800w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Chopped_Sweet_Peppers_Foodiddy_IMG_9601-300x222.jpg 300w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Chopped_Sweet_Peppers_Foodiddy_IMG_9601-768x568.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I chopped the onion and sweet peppers into big chunks&#8230; then I minced the garlic.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11086\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/sweet_pepper_soup_prep_foodiddy.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Pepper Soup Prep\" width=\"800\" height=\"738\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/sweet_pepper_soup_prep_foodiddy.jpg 800w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/sweet_pepper_soup_prep_foodiddy-300x277.jpg 300w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/sweet_pepper_soup_prep_foodiddy-768x708.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I added the onion, garlic, fresh thyme and red pepper flakes and olive oil to my pot over medium heat. I stirred frequently for just under 20 minutes while the rice cooked in a separate pot.<\/p>\n<p>I then took the softened onion\/sweet pepper mixture and added 1\/2 to the Blendtec and added 1\/2 the veggie broth for the first batch. I then repeated with the remaining peppers and broth. I used the whisk option on my blender and did leave some texture since that&#8217;s my preference, even in creamy soups.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I added the blended peppers back to the main pot over medium heat and then poured in the cup of heavy whipping cream and salt and pepper to taste. I let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes. It was just past 7:30 p.m. and I had lost most of my light, so my iPhone photos aren&#8217;t awesome, but you get the idea. I&#8217;ve decided that if I wait for the perfect everything and break out my Canon&#8230; I never get to editing and posting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I did add some of my favorite brand Fresh Gourmet Crushed Ciabatta, Butter and Sea Salt Croutons and 1\/4 cup of rice to my bowl. I&#8217;m glad I left the rice as an add in, rather than adding it to the soup itself &#8211; now I have the option of eating it both ways. You could also omit the heavy whipping cream if you were looking for a non-dairy soup option. I tried the soup straight out of the blender before adding the heavy whipping cream and it was still tasty and fairly creamy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I loved the soup&#8230; as in I licked the bowl clean and then decided to serve up a second bowl. It was that good! I&#8217;m excited to have four more portioned out bowls in the fridge for future meals.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11081\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Sweet_Pepper_Soup_Foodiddy.jpg\" alt=\"Creamy Sweet Pepper Soup\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Sweet_Pepper_Soup_Foodiddy.jpg 800w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Sweet_Pepper_Soup_Foodiddy-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Sweet_Pepper_Soup_Foodiddy-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11083\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Sweet_Pepper_Soup_Foodiddy_IMG_9634.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"619\" height=\"825\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Sweet_Pepper_Soup_Foodiddy_IMG_9634.jpg 600w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Sweet_Pepper_Soup_Foodiddy_IMG_9634-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I can&#8217;t wait for colder temps so I can try out some more soup recipes. Winter soups are a favorite of mine for sure. What&#8217;s your favorite soup?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1698\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/foo1124.jpg\" alt=\"Foo\" width=\"74\" height=\"41\"><\/p>\n<p>[yumprint-recipe id=&#8217;10&#8217;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My Uncle recently gave me some beautiful sweet peppers from his garden. Well\u2026 actually he brought a big bag to share with the rest of my family, but I convinced everyone that I needed them all. 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