Description
A comforting bowl of Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Gouda and Tomatoes that beautifully blends sweet, smoky flavors with creamy richness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups roasted red peppers, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup Gouda cheese, shredded
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: If using whole roasted red peppers, peel and chop them. Dice the onion and crush the garlic.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the crushed garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add the Tomatoes and Roasted Peppers: Toss in the chopped roasted red peppers and diced tomatoes. Stir well, allowing tomatoes to break down slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the Broth: Add vegetable or chicken broth, bringing the soup to a gentle simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Blend Away: For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender or transfer to a standard blender in batches and blend until creamy.
- Add the Gouda: Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in the Gouda cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve with Garnish: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs or extra cheese, if desired.
Notes
This soup pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a grilled cheese sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: soup, roasted red pepper, gouda, comfort food, vegetarian