Sweet Red Pepper and Gouda Soup

Chef #1211488's Note:

I was recently in Gettysburg where I had a bowl of sweet red pepper and gouda soup. It was really good. I couldn't find a similar recipe on this site, but I found one on a blog spot called "dinnerdoldrumsnomore". It came out just like the one I was served... So, here it is... Enjoy! --The Mad Slovak --

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 red bell peppers, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 24 fluid ounces chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups shredded gouda cheese

Directions:

1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Place the red bell pepper, onion and garlic in the saucepan and saute for 15 to 20 minutes OR until tender.
3. Pour in the chicken broth, stirring well.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Do this in batches as necessary depending on the size of your blender. Be careful not to overfill your blender.
6. Return the liquid to the saucepan over medium low heat.
7. Stir in the heavy cream, the ground black pepper and cheese, and allow to heat through about 5 to 10 minutes.

Reviews

[emjenn]

great recipe! I think i'll try roasting the peppers next time; since there will be a next time with this soup! thank you!!
2 packed cups of shredded cheese = .63lb block.