Zucchini and Fennel Soup with Roasted Red Pepper Puree

Name: Zucchini and Fennel Soup with Roasted Red Pepper Puree
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons black pepper; 0 teaspoons black pepper; 2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil; 710 milliliters fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 710 milliliters thinly sliced fennel bulb (about 1 bulb); 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 4 garlic cloves; 473 milliliters thinly sliced onion; 6 red bell peppers; 0 teaspoons salt; 0 teaspoons salt; 1 liters (1/4-inch) slices zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds)

Zucchini and Fennel Soup with Roasted Red Pepper Puree is a gluten free, dairy free, and primal soup. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 4g of protein, 2g of fat, and a total of 105 calories. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up pepper, salt, bell peppers, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn.

Instructions

Preheat broiler.

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Broiler

Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes.

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Bell Pepper

Seeds

Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 20 minutes or until blackened.

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Pepper

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Baking Sheet

Aluminum Foil

Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal.

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Ziploc Bags

Let stand 20 minutes. Peel and cut into strips.

Place peppers in beaker of an immersion blender; add oil. Puree until smooth.

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Peppers

Cooking Oil

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Immersion Blender

Transfer puree to a bowl. Stir in 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.

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Black Pepper

Salt

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Bowl

Heat a large, heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.

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Cooking Spray

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Sauce Pan

Frying Pan

Add onion to pan; cover and cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

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Onion

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Frying Pan

Add sliced fennel and fennel seeds to pan; cover and cook over medium-low heat 8 minutes or until sliced fennel is tender. Increase heat to medium-high.

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Fennel Seeds