Italian Recipe Collection
Potato and Pepper Soup
Ingredients
- 6-8 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red onion, peeled and sliced
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 large potato, peeled and diced
- 2 large red peppers, deseeded and diced
- 2 large tomatoes, roughly chopped
- Red-wine vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Put the olive oil, onion, and a pinch of salt in a large, heavy-based pan over medium-low heat.
- Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
- Add the potato, peppers, and tomatoes, and cook for a few minutes more, stirring so all the ingredients are well coated with oil.
- Add 1.2 litres of water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir in a splash of red-wine vinegar if desired. Let the soup rest for 15 minutes before serving warm.