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 tablespoons butter; 1 yellow onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 jars (12 ounces each) roasted red peppers, drained; 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Salt and black pepper to taste

This comforting soup combines sweet roasted peppers with smoky Gouda cheese for a bowl of pure happiness.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026

Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Gouda Soup

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

There is something so special about a warm bowl of soup on a chilly day. This recipe is a favorite in my kitchen because it manages to be incredibly rich and flavorful while still being quite easy to put together. The sweetness of the roasted peppers pairs perfectly with the slightly nutty and smoky notes of the Gouda cheese.

My best advice for this soup is to make sure you blend it until it is perfectly smooth. If you do not have an immersion blender, you can carefully pour the soup into a standard blender in small batches. Just remember to leave the lid slightly cracked so the steam can escape while you blend.

🧺 Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 jars (12 ounces each) roasted red peppers, drained
2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and add the diced onion.
2
Cook the onion until it is soft and translucent, which should take about five minutes.
3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until it is fragrant.
4
Add the drained roasted red peppers, broth, smoked paprika, and dried thyme to the pot.
5
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about ten minutes so the flavors can blend.
6
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot until it is completely smooth.
7
Stir in the shredded Gouda cheese and heavy cream over low heat until the cheese is fully melted and the soup is creamy.
8
Taste the soup and add salt and black pepper as needed before serving.

💡 Tips

Serve this soup with a piece of crusty bread or a grilled cheese sandwich for a perfect meal. You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, though I recommend reheating it gently on the stove rather than the microwave.

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