Havent posted in awhile so I thought I'd better stick my head in and say a big hello to everyone. It's been very busy and hot here in Southern Cal. Just finished up a crazy exam schedule and got caught up on 3 weeks worth of email and CH- postings. I made this last night and the wife was very happy with the results ( er..as was I). * Exported from MasterCook * Fool's Red Pepper Soup Recipe By : Robert Lusk Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Soup Chile Heads Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 5 Red Bell Peppers -seeded and cut in half 3 Cloves Garlic 1 Onion -Large -1/4" slices 1 tsp Lemon Zest 6 Cups Chicken Stock Salt and Pepper 1 TBS Olive Oil 1 TBS Butter 1 stalk of celery -chopped 1 Carrot -chopped Garnish: Chiffonade of basil Serrano Cream: 2 fresh serrano chilies - minced 1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup sour cream Roast the peppers over open flame. Place in a 400 F oven for 15 minutes. Place in bowl or pot and cover till cool. While Pepper is roasting: In a heavy pan over medium heat, add oil and butter. Cook onion for 5 minutes. Add Celery and carrot, cook until they begin to carmelize (about 5 minutes), stir in garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook 2 more minutes. Add the chicken stock, lemon zest and the peppers (peeled and seeds removed) and puree. Strain through a sieve if you're so inclined. Ladle into bowls and serve with croutons, a dallop of Serrano Cream and a sprinkle of basil on top. Served with Grilled Brined porkchops with garlic, honey and rosemary. And Steamed green beans with soysauce and lemon rind. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Robert Lusk http://www.pepperfool.com