Description
A creamy and flavorful Roasted Red Pepper Gouda Soup made with roasted red peppers, sundried tomatoes, aromatic vegetables, and smoked gouda cheese. This comforting soup is perfect for a cozy meal and delivers a rich, smoky depth enhanced by paprika and Italian seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 small white onion, roughly chopped
- 3 carrots, roughly chopped
- 2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Pan Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Main Ingredients
- 32 oz jar roasted red peppers, drained and rinsed
- 4 sundried tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly shredded smoked gouda cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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 and sauté for 3-4 more minutes to develop flavor.
- Add Main Ingredients and Simmer: Drain and rinse the roasted red peppers to remove brine. Add the peppers, sundried tomatoes, and vegetable stock to the pot. Bring the soup to a simmer over medium to medium-high heat and cook for 20 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
- Blend Soup: Remove the pot from heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until completely smooth with no chunks.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and then add the freshly shredded smoked gouda cheese. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the soup.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper as needed. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Use Whole Foods 365 brand roasted red peppers for best flavor and quality.
- Make sure to drain and rinse the roasted red peppers well to prevent excess saltiness. Add salt at the end to control seasoning.
- For an extra creamy texture, blend the soup in a high-speed blender or strain it through a mesh sieve before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
