Ingredients
-4 red bell peppers, cleaned, veined and coarsely chopped
-3 medium onions, peeled and coarsely chopped.
-3 TBS. butter and olive oil in equal parts.
-2 cans chicken broth, 1 can water = 30 oz liquid
-1 whole Herb & Garlic Boursin cheese (no substitutes acceptable).
-Cayenne pepper & fresh finely chopped Italian basil leaves to garnish.
Preparation
-Saute bell peppers and onions in butter and olive oil till limp but not browned. -In a large pot, mix the Boursin cheese with the broth and water at little at a time till smooth. -Add bell peppers and onions. Simmer for 30 minutes. -Cool to room temperature. -Run through the blender until smooth. -Serve warm, garnished with Cayenne pepper and fresh Basil leaves.
