Description
A rich and comforting Roasted Red Pepper Gouda Soup combining sweet roasted peppers, smoky gouda cheese, and creamy texture for a flavorful and hearty meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 small white onion, roughly chopped
- 3 carrots, roughly chopped
- 2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings & Spices
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Liquids & Fats
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
Main Ingredients
- 32oz jar roasted red peppers, drained and rinsed
- 4 sundried tomatoes
- 1 cup freshly shredded smoked gouda cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Dice the onion, peel and roughly chop the carrots, chop the celery, and mince the garlic to have all ingredients ready for cooking.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Then add carrots, celery, garlic, paprika, and Italian seasoning, continuing to sauté for another 3-4 minutes to develop flavor.
- Add main ingredients and simmer: Drain and rinse the roasted red peppers under running water to remove brine. Add the peppers, sundried tomatoes, and vegetable stock to the pot. Bring to a simmer over medium to medium-high heat, cooking for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are soft and tender.
- Blend the soup: Remove the pot from heat and use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy with no chunks remaining.
- Incorporate cream and cheese: Stir in the heavy cream until fully combined. Then add the shredded smoked gouda cheese, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is completely melted into the soup.
- Season and serve: Taste the soup and add salt and freshly cracked black pepper as needed. Serve hot and enjoy this creamy, smoky red pepper soup.
Notes
- Rinsing the roasted red peppers removes excess brine, ensuring a balanced flavor.
- An immersion blender is preferred for blending the soup directly in the pot, but a regular blender can be used in batches.
- Use smoked gouda for a distinctive smoky flavor; substitute with regular gouda if unavailable.
- This soup pairs well with crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with vegan margarine, heavy cream with coconut cream, and use a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: roasted red pepper soup, gouda cheese soup, creamy red pepper soup, vegetarian soup, smoked gouda, comforting soup, easy soup recipe
