Sweet Yellow Pepper Soup

• Sweet Yellow Pepper Soup
  

  INGREDIENTS

• 4 large yellow bell peppers, cut into big pieces

• 1 yellow onion, chopped

• 4 cloves of garlic, chopped

• 2 Tbls of capers

• 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil

• 3 cups of beef stock or broth

• 1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

• 1/2 tsp of salt

  PREPARATION

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

• Add onion and garlic and cook until golden, stirring often–for about 10 minutes.

• Add 1 Tablespoon of capers and the red pepper flakes, and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often.

• Add yellow peppers and salt, cover, and cook 10 minutes.

• Add stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes–until the peppers are soft.

• Puree the mixture, then strain back into the saucepan.

  Serves 4 to 6 people