Garlic and Sweet Pepper Soup

Garlic and Sweet Pepper Soup  

Ingredients: 

 1/2 cup chopped onion 

 6 cloves garlic, chopped 

 2 teaspoons olive oil 

 1 cup peeled uncooked potato 

 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 

 3 1/2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth 

 Salt and pepper, to taste 

 6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

 Chopped parsley, as garnish  

Directions: 

 1. Sauté onion and garlic in oil in medium saucepan until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

 2. Add potato, bell pepper, and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until potato is tender, about 12-15 minutes.

 3. Process soup in food processor or blender until smooth; season to taste with salt and pepper. 

 4. Refrigerate until cold; top each serving with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with parsley.