Red Pepper & Lime Soup

Ingredients

• 4 red bell peppers, seeded, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 red fresh chili pepper, sliced
• 3 tablespoons tomato puree
• 3 1/4 cups chicken stock
• 1 finely grated lime, rind and juice

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, cook the onion and peppers, gently in the oil for around 5 minutes, shaking or moving the pan around occasionally until soft.

2. 2

   Stir in the garlic.

3. 3

   Add the chilli and the tomato puree together and add to the pan.

4. 4

   Add half the stock and bring to the boil.

5. 5

   Cover and simmer for around 10 minutes.

6. 6

   In a food processor or blender, puree the mixture.

7. 7

   Add to the saucepan and add the rest of the stock and the lime rind and juice.

8. 8

   Bring to the boil.

9. 9

   Serve hot.