Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Cold Smoked Cheddar

Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Cold Smoked Cheddar


Ingredients:
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 sweet onion finely chopped
• 2 carrots peeled and chopped into small chunks
• 1 jar roasted red peppers drained and finely chopped
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 14 oz. reduced chicken broth (can be made from scratch or store bought)
• 2 tsp. dried & chopped basil
• ½ tsp. dried & chopped thyme
• salt and pepper to taste
• 100 grams shredded Cold Smoked Cheddar
• crumbled bacon bits


Preparation and Cooking:
Heat olive oil on medium heat in a smallish 4 quart soup pot


Add onions and cook until tender (approx 3-5 minutes)


Add carrots, roasted peppers, garlic, chicken broth and seasonings.


Bring to a boil: reduce heat and simmer uncovered for approx ½ hour


Remove contents from pot and puree in a blender


Return contents to pot and add the Cold Smoked Cheddar


Heat on low and stir until cheese has melted


Ladle into bowls, sprinkle bacon bits on top and serve


ENJOY!!