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Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Gouda Soup

A velvety smooth soup made with roasted red peppers, smoky Gouda cheese, and cream for a rich, cozy bowl of comfort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 red bell peppers roasted and peeled
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups smoked Gouda cheese grated
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Immersion blender
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife

Method
 

  1. Roast red peppers until charred, then peel, seed, and chop.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onion until soft.
  3. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  4. Stir in roasted peppers, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add vegetable broth and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
  6. Blend soup until completely smooth.
  7. Lower heat, stir in cream and gradually add Gouda until melted.
  8. Adjust seasoning and serve hot with garnish.

Notes

For best texture, avoid boiling after adding cheese and cream.