Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Gouda Soup

Name: Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Gouda Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 jars of roasted red peppers, drained; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese; Salt and black pepper to taste

A cozy and velvety soup that combines sweet roasted peppers with the rich, smoky flavor of melted Gouda cheese.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 17, 2026

Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Gouda Soup

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup on a chilly evening. This recipe is a favorite in my kitchen because it tastes fancy but is actually quite simple to pull together after a long day.

My best tip is to use a high quality smoked paprika if you have one. It really makes the sweetness of the peppers shine and adds that lovely depth of flavor that makes everyone ask for seconds.

Ingredients

2 jars of roasted red peppers, drained
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and cook until it is soft and translucent, which takes about five minutes.
3
Stir in the minced garlic and smoked paprika, cooking for just one minute until fragrant.
4
Add the roasted red peppers and the broth to the pot.
5
Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for ten minutes to let the flavors blend.
6
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until it is smooth, or carefully transfer it to a standard blender.
7
Return the soup to the pot over low heat and stir in the heavy cream and shredded Gouda.
8
Keep stirring until the cheese is completely melted and the soup is warm, then season with salt and pepper before serving.

💡 Tips

This soup tastes wonderful with a side of crusty sourdough bread for dipping. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Gently reheat it on the stove over low heat so the cheese does not separate.

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