Red Bell Pepper Coulis

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 
• 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
• 1  garlic clove crushed
• 3 cups low-salt chicken broth 
• 1 teaspoon butter 
• 2.3 cups bell pepper red chopped
• 0.1 teaspoon salt 
• 1 tablespoon shallots chopped
• 2  thyme sprigs 

Equipment

• sauce pan
• blender

Directions

1. Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add shallots, thyme, and garlic; saute 2 minutes.
3. Add broth, bell pepper, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil, and cook 35 minutes. Discard thyme.
4. Place bell pepper mixture and vinegar in a blender; process until smooth.