A creamy, smoky soup made with roasted red peppers, smoked gouda cheese, and savory aromatics — a restaurant-style comfort dish made easily at home.
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 roasted red peppers (jarred or fresh), chopped
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1½ cups shredded smoked gouda cheese
Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft, 5–7 minutes.
Add red peppers, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes.
Pour in broth. Simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes.
Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
Stir in cream and gouda. Heat gently until cheese melts. Do not boil.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with toppings of choice.
Use fresh roasted peppers for deeper flavor. Add cayenne for heat. Freeze the soup without dairy and add cream/cheese when reheating.