ROASTED RED PEPPER RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Lightly coat the red peppers with olive oil. Grill peppers under the broiler until the skin is blackened, and the flesh has softened slightly. Place peppers in a paper bag or resealable plastic bag to cool for approximately 45 minutes.
• Remove the seeds and skin from the peppers (the skin should come off the peppers easily now). Cut peppers into small pieces.
• In a skillet, cook and stir the garlic, basil, and red peppers in 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Cook for 10 minutes, so that the flavors mix.
• Place mixture in blender (careful it is hot), and puree to desired consistency. Return puree to skillet, and reheat to a boil. Stir in the half-and-half and the Romano cheese; cook and stir until the cheese melts. Add the butter, and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven over medium heat, heat the butter and olive oil. Add the onions, garlic, and oregano and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add the potato and roasted red peppers and stir, cooking for 3 more minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 more minutes. Sprinkle in the salt and pepper and turn up the heat to medium-high. Pour in the white wine and let it reduce for a couple of minutes, then pour in the stock. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are very tender, about 18-20 minutes.  Puree the soup using an immersion blender (or you can let it cool and puree it in a regular blender.) Add the cream and red wine vinegar and heat for a couple of minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings, then serve with grated Parmesan and fresh oregano leaves.