~ Roasted Red Pepper Soup ~

~ Roasted Red Pepper Soup ~

(from P90X cookbook)

• 2 Cups of white wine (you can use chicken broth instead)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 5 roasted red peppers ( I used the ones in the jar)
• 2 Cups of celery, chopped
• 1 tablespoon of garlic, minced
• 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 cups fat-free chicken broth, low sodium
• 2 tablespoons dried thyme ( WAY WAY too much, next time I will use a tablespoon of basil)
• 1/4teaspoon each ground white pepper and ground cumin
• dash of salt

Heat wine (or chicken stock) in a large, heavy soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, red peppers, and celery. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in garlic. Cook for 2 more minutes, adding more wine (or chicken stock) if necessary.

Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.

Puree soup in a food processor or blender. Return to the pan, add seasonings, and heat through.

Today is day 4 for me, and I have one word to describe how I feel.......Sore!!