Roasted Red Pepper Gouda Soup (Print)
Creamy soup featuring sweet roasted peppers and melted Gouda, ready in under an hour.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 3 large red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, and chopped
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy & Cheese
04 - 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese (approximately 3.5 ounces)
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 1 cup heavy cream
→ Liquids
07 - 3 cups vegetable broth
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
→ Garnish
12 - Fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped
13 - Extra shredded Gouda cheese (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Place whole red bell peppers on a baking sheet and broil or roast at 450°F until skins are charred, turning occasionally (about 15 minutes). Transfer to a bowl, cover, and let steam for 10 minutes. Peel off skins, remove seeds, and chop the flesh.
02 - In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
03 - Add the chopped roasted red peppers, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using). Stir to combine.
04 - Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
05 - Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth (or transfer to a blender in batches).
06 - Stir in the heavy cream and shredded Gouda cheese. Heat gently, stirring, until the cheese melts and the soup is creamy and smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed.
07 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs and extra Gouda, if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It transforms ordinary ingredients into something that tastes like it came from a bistro
- The smoky sweetness hits every comfort craving without needing fancy techniques
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- Letting the peppers steam covered is the difference between easy peeling and fighting with stubborn skin
- Adding cheese while the soup is too hot will cause it to separate and become grainy
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- Taste your peppers before adding salt as some are naturally sweeter than others
- If your peppers arent sweet enough, a pinch of sugar rounds out the flavor