Description
A delightful and creamy Roasted Red Pepper Gouda Soup that is perfect for cozy nights and gatherings, highlighting rich flavors and simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large red bell peppers (halved and seeded)
- 1 head garlic (top chopped off)
- 1 medium yellow onion (quartered)
- 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Gouda cheese (freshly shredded or cubed)
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the halved red bell peppers and quartered onion with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place them cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Wrap the head of garlic in aluminum foil and place it on the baking sheet alongside the peppers and onion.
- Roast the vegetables for 30-40 minutes, until the peppers are soft and slightly charred.
- Once roasted, let the veggies cool slightly. Peel the skin from the peppers and squeeze the roasted garlic from its casing, discarding the skins.
- In a saucepan, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the smoked paprika and sauté for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Transfer the roasted vegetables and 2 cups of vegetable broth to a blender. Blend until smooth and velvety.
- Pour the blended mixture back into the saucepan, stirring in the remaining broth.
- Warm the soup over low heat, gradually adding the Gouda cheese while stirring continuously until melted and the soup is thick. Avoid boiling.
- Stir in the heavy cream, taste, and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use a plant-based Gouda cheese alternative. To enhance flavors, serve with crusty bread or garlic toast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: soup, roasted red pepper, Gouda, creamy soup, vegetarian soup