Creamy Boursin Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Bisque {Jarred Peppers}
Tomato soup is the ultimate comfort food for a cold day. While I never, ever, will get tired of good old fashioned tomato soup, this creamy roasted red pepper bisque comes in a close second. Sweet roasted red peppers, creamy and herby boursin cheese and tangy tomatoes make for delicious, comforting bisque. The best part, it does not need to simmer all day!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Creamy boursin red pepper soup, Creamy red pepper soup, Creamy roasted red pepper soup, Roasted red pepper bisque
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 178kcal
- ½ Yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves Garlic sliced
- 1 cup Roasted red peppers
- ½ cup Tomato passata
- 1 ½ cups Chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon Red chilli flakes
- ½ teaspoon Dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- ½ disc Boursin cheese herb and garlic
- ¼ cup Heavy cream optional
- Salt to taste
Sauté the onions and garlic: In a large pot over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic in olive oil. Cook through until translucent, but be sure that the garlic does not burn.
½ Yellow onion, 3 cloves Garlic
Add the broth and spices: Add the roasted red peppers, tomatoes, chicken broth and spices. Simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, and let it cool for 5 minutes.
1 cup Roasted red peppers, ½ cup Tomato passata, 1 ½ cups Chicken broth, ½ teaspoon Red chilli flakes, ½ teaspoon Dried oregano, ½ teaspoon Dried thyme
Blend: Transfer the soup mixture to a blender. Add the boursin cheese, and sugar, and blend until the soup is completely smooth. If you wish to add heavy cream for extra creaminess, add it into the blender at this time. Taste, and season with salt to your taste.
1 teaspoon Sugar, ½ disc Boursin cheese, Salt, ¼ cup Heavy cream
Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 1644mg | Potassium: 616mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1293IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 3mg