Cozy Smoked Gouda Soup
This smoked gouda soup is the ultimate comfort food! We'll saute some aromatics until fragrant, create a bechamel and then add in tons of shredded smoked gouda cheese and smoked paprika. I serve this in a bread bowl but this would be equally delicious with sourdough croutons.
Calories: 209kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 white onion chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 cups smoked gouda shredded
- For serving: crusty bread + chopped chives
Instructions
- SAUTE: Melt the butter in a 4-quart or larger dutch oven over medium heat. When melted, add the onions, celery, and bay leaves. Season with a pinch of salt and saute for 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently or until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and continue to saute for an additional minute.
- ROUX: Sprinkle with flour, whisk to cook out the raw flavor; about 60-90 seconds. Slowly pour in the milk as you continue to whisk. Let the milk heat through completely and thicken the mixture slightly. Then add the chicken broth. Season with mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika.
- SOUP: Allow the soup to reach a simmer. When simmering, let thicken 3-4 minutes. Turn the heat to low, and slowly add the cheese as you stir, ½ cup at a time until it completely melts before adding the next batch. Fish out the bay leaves. Taste and adjust with salt as desired.
- SERVE: Ladle soup into bowls, and serve with toasty bread. Top with chopped chives, if desired.
Notes
- Texture: Unlike most pureed cheese soups, this one definitely has a bit of texture from the onions and celery. If you're someone that wants a super smooth cheese soup, I suggest using an immersion blender and blending the soup once you've added the chicken broth and the seasonings. Make sure to do this before adding the cheese!
- Variations: I know a lot of smoked gouda soups usually also contain roasted red peppers. If you enjoy that, you can easily add chopped roasted red peppers in with the onions and celery.
Nutrition
Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g
