Smoky & Spicy Vegetable BisqueTaste of Home

Smoky & Spicy Vegetable Bisque

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 1 hour Cook: 30 min. YIELD: 6 servings.
I like to serve this soup with a side of bruschetta or a caprese salad to make a complete meal. It is also suitable as a first course. Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper to make it more or less spicy, depending on your preference.—Juliana Inhofer, Rocklin, California

Ingredients

  • 2 large onions, cut into 8 wedges
  • 4 large tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges
  • 1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 8 wedges
  • 4 garlic cloves, halved
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
  • 1 small chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, seeded
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Fresh basil leaves, optional

Directions

  • 1. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil and coat the foil with cooking spray. Place the onions, tomatoes, red pepper and garlic in pan. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat.
  • 2. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 40-45 minutes or until tender and browned, stirring occasionally.
  • 3. In a large saucepan, combine the broth, half-and-half, chopped basil, chipotle pepper, pepper, salt and roasted vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • 4. In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan; heat through. Garnish with basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 157 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 528mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.

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