Roasted Bell Pepper Soup with Canadian Swiss Cheese

Name: Roasted Bell Pepper Soup with Canadian Swiss Cheese
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 to 4 yellow and red bell bell peppers roasted; skinned and minced; 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter; 2 garlic cloves chopped; 1 tsp (5 mL) ground marjoram; 1/4 cup (60 mL) all-purpose flour; 4 cups (1 L) beef broth; 2/3 cup (160 mL) dry red wine; 1 bay leaf; Salt and pepper to taste; 4 slices crusty bread toasted; 5 oz to 8 oz (150 g to 225 g) Canadian Swiss* cheese sliced

This is the Roasted Bell Pepper Soup with Canadian Swiss Cheese recipe.

Prep: 15 min
Cooking: 20 min - 25 min

Yields 4 servings

roasted bell pepper soup with canadian swiss cheese

Ingredients

3 to 4 yellow and red bell bell peppers roasted, skinned and minced
2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
2 garlic cloves chopped
1 tsp (5 mL) ground marjoram
1/4 cup (60 mL) all-purpose flour
4 cups (1 L) beef broth
2/3 cup (160 mL) dry red wine
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
4 slices crusty bread toasted
5 oz to 8 oz (150 g to 225 g) Canadian Swiss* cheese sliced

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Preparation

Over medium heat in a large saucepan, heat butter. Add garlic and marjoram. Sauté for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and cook for 3 additional minutes, constantly stirring. Gradually stir in bouillon and wine. Add bay leaf and bell peppers.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Season with salt and pepper, then simmer for 15 minutes.

Preheat oven broiler. Pour soup into 4 ovenproof bowls. Top with a slice of bread and generously garnish with Canadian Swiss cheese. Broil on grill until cheese is crisp and golden.

Serve right away garnished with strips of bell pepper.