curried-bean-and-bell-pepper-soup-12181.json

{
    "directions": [
        "In a blender pure\u00e9e the beans and the bell pepper with the garlic, the onion, the broth, the curry powder, the lemon juice, and the sugar. Add the half-and-half and blend the mixture until it is just combined. Strain the mixture through a sieve set over a bowl, pressing hard the solids, discard the solids, and chill the soup for 1 hour, or until it is cold. Serve the soup garnished with basil."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "a 19-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained well",
        "1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper",
        "1 small garlic clove, minced",
        "2 tablespoons grated onion",
        "3/4 cup chicken broth",
        "1/2 teaspoon curry powder",
        "2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste",
        "a pinch of sugar",
        "3/4 cup half-and-half",
        "finely chopped fresh basil leaves for garnish"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Soup/Stew",
        "Bean",
        "Dairy",
        "Herb",
        "Pepper",
        "Quick & Easy",
        "Low Cal",
        "Summer",
        "Chill",
        "Gourmet"
    ],
    "title": "Curried Bean and Bell Pepper Soup",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/curried-bean-and-bell-pepper-soup-12181"
}