Roasted Pepper Potato Soup

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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