- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2/3 cup sliced shallots (about 4)
- 1 15-ounce jar roasted red peppers packed in water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons whipping cream
- 3/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
- Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sauté 5 minutes. Add red peppers with their liquid. Stir in sugar; sauté 2 minutes. Add 2 cups broth and simmer 5 minutes. Cool soup slightly. Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Return soup to pan. Bring to simmer; stir in orange juice. Thin soup with additional broth, if desired. Season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk whipping cream and orange peel in small bowl until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle orange cream over. Sprinkle with basil and serve.