Cold Pimento Soup

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:

• 2 ¼ pound ripe tomatoes 

• 2 large sweet red peppers 

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 

• ½ pound onions, coarsely chopped 

• ¼ celery rib, coarsely chopped 

• 1 small carrot, coarsely grated 

• 4 cups rich chicken stock 

• Sour cream or crème fraiche 

Directions:

1. Put tomatoes on a low-sided baking sheet and set under the broiler. Roast th…