Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke Soup - AZ Healthzone

Ingredients

• 4 medium red bell peppers
• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 3 medium garlic cloves, chopped
• 1½ teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 cans (14 ½ ounces) vegetable or chicken broth, no salt added
• 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 plum tomatoes,seeded and coarsely chopped
• 3 Tablespoons tomato paste, no salt added
• 3 medium artichokes
• salt and freshly ground black pepper for seasoning