Bell Pepper Bisque

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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.

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