Carrot Red Pepper Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 4 ounces carrot (thinly sliced)
• 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 1/2 cups water or vegetable stock
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened dairy-free milk beverage
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• Fresh ground pepper (to taste)
• Carrot chips (for garnish (optional))

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, carrot, and onion, and saute for 3 to 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the vegetables are tender.

3. 3

   Remove the pan from the heat and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Transfer the vegetables and liquid to your blender and puree until smooth.

5. 5

   Return the soup to your pan, and stir in the milk beverage and salt.

6. 6

   Heat to warm the soup and add black pepper, to taste. Optionally garnish with carrot chips.