Description
A comforting blend of roasted red peppers, creamy Gouda, and savory garlic, this soup is perfect for cozy evenings.
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. Arrange them cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Wrap the head of garlic in aluminum foil and add it to the baking sheet alongside the veggies.
- Roast everything 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 out of 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.
- Transfer the roasted vegetables and 2 cups of vegetable broth to a blender. Blend until the mixture is 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. Avoid boiling.
- Stir in the heavy cream, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve warm, garnished to your liking.
Notes
For a smokier flavor, consider increasing the smoked paprika or adding a dash of liquid smoke.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: soup, roasted red pepper, gouda, vegetarian, comfort food