Chilled Red Pepper-Tomato Soup
- 2 large red bell peppers
- 6 5 1/2-ounce cans tomato juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 green onions, minced
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
- Plain nonfat yogurt
- Preheat broiler.
- Holding bell pepper at stem, cut into 3 flat pieces.
- Discard stem end, core and seeds.
- Repeat with remaining pepper.
- Place pieces skin side up on broilerproof pan.
- Broil bell peppers until skin is charred and blackened, about 8 minutes.
- Transfer bell peppers to plastic bag.
- Twist bag to seal and let stand until peppers are cool.
- (Can be prepared 1 day ahead; chill.)
- Peel peppers and cut into thirds.
- Combine with tomato juice and garlic in blender.
- Puree until smooth.
- Stir in green onions and basil.
- Season generously with pepper.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- Garnish with yogurt and serve.
red bell peppers, tomato juice, garlic, green onions, fresh basil, nonfat yogurt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chilled-red-pepper-tomato-soup-116 (may not work)