4 red bell peppers, chopped 2 leek bulbs, chopped 1 large carrot, cut into matchstick strips 1 large onion, chopped 1 Tablespoon butter 3 cups chicken broth 1-1/2 cups whipping cream Freshly ground pepper to taste
TO PREPARE:
Saute the red peppers, leeks, carrot and onion in the butter in a saucepan for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender. Reserve 1 cup of the vegetables.
Process the remaining vegetables and 1 cup of the broth in a food processor until pureed. Return the puree and reserved vegetables to the saucepan. Stir in the remaining 2 cups of broth and whipping cream.
Simmer until reduced by 1/3, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Season with pepper