Two-Colour Cream of Roasted Bell Pepper Soup

Ingredients

• Cream of Roasted Yellow Bell Pepper Soup

  • 4 yellow bell peppers, halved and seeded
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) parboiled rice
  • 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper

• Cream of Roasted Red Bell Pepper Soup

  • 4 red peppers, halved and seeded
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) parboiled rice
  • 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper
  • Basil leaves, to garnish