Zupas Roasted Red Pepper Soup

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This recipe is from a restaurant in the area called zupas that i just learned about today. They shared two of their recipes with the public and this was one of them.

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Steps

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Start by melting 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium sized soup pot.

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When melted add diced onion , celery , thyme , basil , cayenne pepper , salt and garlic.

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Sautee vegetables for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender , stirring frequently.

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Add the water , vegetable base , heavy cream , and roasted red peppers into the soup pot and bring to a simmer.

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Place the burr mixer in the soup and blend until the soup has a smooth texture.

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Add the bay leaf and simmer for an additional 20 minutes.

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Pick out the bay leaf to finish.

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Ingredients

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butter, onions, celery, garlic, dried thyme, heavy cream, vegetable stock, roasted red peppers, dry basil, cayenne pepper, bay leaf, kosher salt