Recipe info Category: Soups & Stuff Recipe: Sweet and Hot Red Pepper and Tomato Soup Rating: 0.00 Contributor: n/a

Sweet and Hot Red Pepper and Tomato Soup 3 Tbs vegetable oil 2 leeks, white part only, cleaned and chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 medium red bell peppers, seeded and chopped pinch cayenne pepper 1 Tbs grated fresh ginger root 1 can (28 ounces) plum tomatoes, chopped (reserve juice) 3 cups chicken and vegetable broth 6 Tbs honey 2 Tbs balsamic vinegar salt to taste pepper to taste 3 Tbs chopped fresh mint 3 Tbs chopped fresh parsley In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add leeks, celery and peppers; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until soft. Stir in cayenne and ginger; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes with juice, broth, honey and vinegar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, 25 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool soup slightly; puree in blender or food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Reheat if necessary and serve sprinkled with mint and parsley. Serve warm or cold. Servings: 6

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