Spicy Red Pepper Soup
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Recipe type: Soup
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Serves: 6-12
 
Ingredients
  • 6 Red Bell Peppers, Chopped
  • 2 Each Medium Carrots and Onions, Chopped
  • 1 Celery Rib, Chopped
  • 4 Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • 2 Teaspoons of Olive Oil
  • 2 Quarts of Fat Free Chicken Broth or Vegetable Broth
  • ½ Cup Uncooked Brown Long Grain Rice
  • 2 Teaspoons Each of Salt & Dried Thyme
  • ¼ Teaspoon Each Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • Vegetable Cooking Spray
  • Green Onions & Red Pepper Rings for Garnish, Optional
Instructions
  1. Spray a large stockpot or soup pot with vegetable cooking spray and place over medium high heat. When pan is hot, add oil. Saute red pepper, carrots, onions, celery and garlic until tender.
  2. Stir in broth, rice and all spices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
  3. Cool for 30 minutes. Puree in small batches in a blender and return to pan. Reheat if necessary.
  4. Before serving, garnish with green onions, red pepper rings, if using.
  5. This makes 12 (1 cup) servings at 1 Freestyle Point. 6 Servings (2 cups) is 1 Point as well. Enjoy!
Recipe by Dee Dee Does at https://deedeedoes.com/weight-watchers-freestyle-weekly-meal-plan-weight-loss-week-4-15-19/