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Smoked Gouda Broccoli Soup with Garlic Cheese Croutons

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A creamy and comforting broccoli soup infused with smoky Gouda cheese, paprika, and a touch of vinegar for brightness, topped with crunchy garlic cheese croutons for the perfect cozy meal.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs broccoli crowns

1 tbsp olive oil

1 cup chopped yellow onion

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp paprika

4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock for vegetarian)

1 cup shredded Gouda cheese (preferably smoked)

2 tsp white-wine vinegar

Salt and pepper, to taste

Garlic Cheese Croutons, store-bought or homemade, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Trim and chop the broccoli into florets.
  2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle in the flour and paprika, stirring to coat the onions and garlic. Cook for 1 minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
  5. Slowly pour in the chicken stock, whisking to avoid lumps.
  6. Add the broccoli florets and bring to a simmer. Cook until the broccoli is tender, about 10–12 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and carefully blend the soup with an immersion blender (or in batches using a regular blender) until smooth and creamy.
  8. Return the soup to low heat and stir in the shredded Gouda cheese until melted and smooth.
  9. Add the white-wine vinegar, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Ladle into bowls and garnish with garlic cheese croutons before serving.

Notes

Use smoked Gouda for best flavor, but regular Gouda works too.

Substitute vegetable stock for a vegetarian version.

Add cayenne or red pepper flakes for spice.

Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.

Reheat gently over low heat to avoid cheese separation.

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