Roasted Pepper Potato Soup

From McGough's Recipes
Prep: 30 min. Cook: 15 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, undrained and chopped
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 3 cups diced peeled potatoes
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, saute onions in oil until tender.
  2. Stir in the roasted peppers, chilies, cumin, salt and coriander.

Cook and stir for 2 minutes.

  1. Stir in potatoes and broth; bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  3. Stir in cilantro and lemon juice. Cool slightly.
  4. In a blender, process the cream cheese and half of the soup until smooth.
  5. Return all to pan and heat through.

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