J J'S SMOKED GOUDA VEGETABLE SOUP

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

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

Steps:

  • Render bacon slowly in nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserve for garnish, and heat fat on medium-low. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic and continue cooking until onions are translucent. Do not allow garlic to burn. Transfer onions and garlic to a soup pot. Add carrots, tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the beans, red peppers, chicken broth, zucchini, and yellow squash. Bring to a boil. Add basil and oregano. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray baguette slices with cooking spray and lightly toast in oven. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and paprika on toast and toast until light brown and bubbly.
  • Five minutes before serving, add Gouda cheese to soup and allow a few minutes for cheese to soften. Ladle soup into serving bowls. Sprinkle reserved bacon over top. Place 2 slices of toast per serving on top of soup.
  • Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Remove 1/3 cup of the mixture and set aside. Add the chilled shortening and, using a pastry cutter, incorporate until shortening and flour become pea-sized (be patient), set aside. Use reserved 1/3 cup of flour/salt mixture and 1/4 cup of water, mix to make a paste. Using hands, add paste to flour/shortening mixture and work it just enough for paste to cover everything - don't work it too much. Roll out dough, and then roll onto pin to transfer to pie tin. Fill with preferred pumpkin pie or other pie filling.

Abdullahi Dwamenah
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This is the perfect soup for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting. I love the combination of vegetables and smoked gouda.


Ella Petersen
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. The smoked gouda adds a really unique flavor that I love.


Syed Hasnain Ali Gillani
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This soup is the best! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Sulemsn Bhai
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I'm a soup lover, and this is one of my favorite recipes. It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the smoky flavor of the smoked gouda, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.


RAFIULLAHBAREACH
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it cook all day. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Shafna Shahin
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I made this soup for a party, and it was a hit. Everyone loved it, and I got so many requests for the recipe.


Sean Harms
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This soup is a great way to sneak vegetables into your kids' diets. My kids love it, and they don't even realize how healthy it is.


Norberto Cuaya
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different vegetables, and it's always delicious. I also like to add a little bit of spice, like cayenne pepper or chili powder.


Gabriella Arua
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and flavorful. I love to make it on a cold winter day, and it always makes me feel better.


Diane Sparkle
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I'm not a big fan of smoked gouda, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The smoked gouda flavor was subtle, and it really complemented the vegetables. This soup is now one of my favorites.


Johnnie Streeter
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I made this soup for my kids, and they loved it! They're usually not big fans of vegetables, but they ate this soup right up. I'm so happy I found a recipe that they enjoy.


Juan Lopez
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it cook all day. When I come home from work, dinner is ready!


damian thevampire
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I'm a vegetarian, and I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes. This one definitely fits the bill. It's packed with vegetables, and the smoked gouda adds a delicious smoky flavor. I'll be making this soup again and again.


Farhan gal dile
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. It's definitely a keeper recipe.


Ayaan Mehmood
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This is the best vegetable soup I've ever had. It's so rich and flavorful, and the smoked gouda adds a unique touch. I've already made it twice, and it's a hit with my family and friends.


Sarah Pullinger
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I'm not usually a fan of vegetable soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of smoked gouda and vegetables was heavenly, and the soup was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


ayo williams
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This soup was unbelievably delicious! I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The smoked gouda added a lovely smoky flavor, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I served it with a side of crusty bread, and it was the perf