Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Soup

• butter↗1⁄4 cup

  divided

• chopped onion1⁄2 cup
• garlic clove↗1

  finely chopped

• roasted red peppers↗1 jar

  drained and seeds removed

• flour↗1⁄4 cup
• evaporated milk↗1 can
• vegetable broth or chicken broth↗1 can
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• fresh ground black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 minutes or until onion is tender.

3. 3

   Transfer onion mixture to a blender or food processor container; add red peppers and cover. Process until smooth.

4. 4

   Melt the remaining butter in the same saucepan; stir in flour.

5. 5

   Gradually stir in the evaporated milk and broth; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.

6. 6

   Stir in the red pepper mixture, salt, and pepper; heat through.

7. 7

   Ladel into bowls and serve hot.