Tomato And Roasted Red Pepper Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 red peppers
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon roasted red chili paste
1 garlic clove
3 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cups chicken stock
salt

Preparation

Broil the red peppers, turning them so they blacken on all sides. Once they're black, put them in a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and leave them until they're cool enough to handle (about 30 minutes). Peel, seed, and roughly chop them.
Warm the olive oil in a thick-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the peppers, chili paste, and a pinch of salt, stir to combine, and cook for 5 minutes.
Finely chop the garlic, add to the pot, and cook for 2 minutes.
Drain the tomatoes, and add to the pot with the red wine vinegar and a pinch of salt. Cook for 10 minutes.
Add the chicken stock. Puree with a stick blender until smooth, and simmer for 15 more minutes.