Bell Pepper Bisque
Ingredients
- 1/4 c long-grain white rice
- 4 lg red bell peppers, coarsely chopped
- 1 sm onion, chopped
- 2 c chicken stock
- 2 c milk
- 1/2 c heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1/4 tsp Hungarian sweet paprika
- 1/8 tsp white pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
Place the rice in a small saucepan with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered until the rice is overcooked and mushy and the water has almost boiled away, about 40 minutes. In a medium saucepan, combine the red peppers, onion and 2 cups of water. Boil over moderate heat until the peppers are tender but still bright red, about 10 minutes. Drain at once. Put the rice, red peppers, onion and 1 cup of the chicken stock into a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth. Strain the puree into a medium saucepan, add the milk and the remaining 1 cup of chicken stock. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes to thicken slightly. Stir in the cream, cayenne, paprika and white pepper. Season with salt to taste. Cover the bisque and set aside for 1 hour to blend the favors. Rewarm over low heat before serving.