J J's Smoked Gouda Vegetable Soup Recipe

Name: J J's Smoked Gouda Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 strips bacon, diced; 1 1/2 cups sliced onion; 2 or more cloves garlic, mashed and chopped; 2 carrots, cut in half lengthwise and sliced; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced (or crushed) tomatoes (do not drain); Salt and pepper to taste; 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini or Great Northern beans (do not drain); 2 roasted red peppers, sliced; 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans chicken broth; 1 small zucchini, sliced and chopped in large pieces; 1 small yellow squash, sliced and chopped in large pieces; 2 large leaves fresh basil, chopped; 12 leaves fresh oregano, chopped; 12 (1/2-inch) slices French baguette; Vegetable cooking spray; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, to taste; Hungarian paprika to taste (optional); 1/2 cup smoked Gouda cheese, diced

Servings: persons

10 strips bacon, diced
1 1/2 cups sliced onion
2 or more cloves garlic, mashed and chopped
2 carrots, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced (or crushed) tomatoes (do not drain)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini or Great Northern beans (do not drain)
2 roasted red peppers, sliced
2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans chicken broth
1 small zucchini, sliced and chopped in large pieces
1 small yellow squash, sliced and chopped in large pieces
2 large leaves fresh basil, chopped
12 leaves fresh oregano, chopped
12 (1/2-inch) slices French baguette
Vegetable cooking spray
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, to taste
Hungarian paprika to taste (optional)
1/2 cup smoked Gouda cheese, diced

1
Render bacon slowly in nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until crisp.
2
Remove bacon from pan, reserve for garnish, and heat fat on medium-low.
3
Add onion and cook for 3 minutes.
4
Add garlic and continue cooking until onions are translucent.
5
Do not allow garlic to burn.
6
Transfer onions and garlic to a soup pot.
7
Add carrots, tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper.
8
Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.
9
Add the beans, red peppers, chicken broth, zucchini, and yellow squash.
10
Bring to a boil.
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Add basil and oregano.
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Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Spray baguette slices with cooking spray and lightly toast in oven.
15
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and paprika on toast and toast until light brown and bubbly.
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Five minutes before serving, add Gouda cheese to soup and allow a few minutes for cheese to soften.
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Ladle soup into serving bowls.
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Sprinkle reserved bacon over top.
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Place 2 slices of toast per serving on top of soup.
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1536

kcal

Calories

Fat

249

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 strips bacon, diced, 1 1/2 cups sliced onion, 2 or more cloves garlic, mashed and chopped, 2 carrots, cut in half lengthwise and sliced, and more.

Yes, J J's Smoked Gouda Vegetable Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

J J's Smoked Gouda Vegetable Soup

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