Rep Pepper and Lime Soup

By eborsy

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 red peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 small red chili, sliced (or 1/2 tsp dried chili flakes)
• 3 Tbsp tomato paste
• 2-1/2 cups chicken stock
• Finely grated rind and juice of one lime
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• Shreds of lime rind, to garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Cook onion and peppers in oil in a covered saucepan for 5 minutes, shaking pan occasionally until softened. Stir in garlic, chili and tomato paste. Add half of the stock and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Cool slightly and puree in blender. Return to pan and add remaining stock, lime rind, lime juice, salt and pepper. Bring soup to a boil, serve with a few lime strips scattered in each bowl.