Chilled Red Bell Pepper and Tomato Soup with Fresh Herbs - SippitySup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion (peeled and chopped)
• 3 red bell peppers (ribs and seeds removed, then cut into ⅓‑inch dice))
• 1 (15-oz) can chopped tomatoes
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for seasoning)
• 2 bay leaves
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cups vegetable stock (plus more if necessary)
• ground white pepper (as needed for seasoning)
• 2 celery spears (cut into ⅓‑inch dice)
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
• ½ clove garlic (minced)
• 1 cup assorted chopped, fresh herbs (such as basil, marjoram, parsley, and/or tarragon)
• ½ cup sour cream