TOMATO BASED SEAFOOD SOUP RECIPES

Steps:

• Roast peppers: rub oil on peppers and put them under the broiler until blackened, turn to get all sides. Put into paper bag and seal. Let rest for 15 minutes, then peel will come right off and core and seeds will fall out. Chop peppers. Reserve one chopped pepper; set aside.
• Heat olive oil over moderate heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft but not brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato, bell peppers (except reserved), thyme, paprika, and sugar. Cook over medium-low heat until all the tomato juices have evaporated, about 25 minutes.
• Stir in chicken stock, salt and pepper, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce (if using). Bring to boiling, lower heat, and simmer, partially covered, for 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Strain soup, reserving broth. Place solids in food processor or blender, and process until fairly smooth. Add puree back into broth.
• Melt butter and stir in the flour, cook for 1 minute. Stirring slowly, add the broth/vegetable mixture. Add reserved chopped pepper and bring to boiling. Lower heat and simmer 10 minutes.
• Ladle into bowls and add 1 tablespoon of sour cream to each bowl. For a lighter soup, this is also delicious without the sour cream.

Steps:

• Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in potatoes. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink and potatoes are lightly browned. Drain mixture on paper towels; spoon into baking dish.
• In medium bowl, stir eggs, milk, Bisquick mix, salt and pepper with fork or whisk until blended. Stir in cheese. Pour over sausage mixture and stir well. Cover with nonstick foil; refrigerate 8 to 12 hours.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Bake casserole covered 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with picante sauce and sour cream.