Description
Roasted Red Pepper Gouda Soup is a warm, velvety delight that combines the sweet smokiness of roasted red peppers with the creamy richness of Gouda cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, this dish is easy to prepare and sure to impress. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a flavorful escape that pairs beautifully with crusty bread or serves as an elegant starter at dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups roasted red peppers (fresh or jarred)
- 1 cup smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the roasted red peppers and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil; let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Return to low heat, then stir in heavy cream and shredded Gouda cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg