Roasted Red Pepper, Smoked Gouda & Tomato Soup  - The Plant Project

Ingredients

• 2 large red bell peppers (left whole)
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed or peeled tomatoes in juices
• 2 tbsp of tomato paste
• 3 cups of chicken stock (use vegetable stock for a vegetarian option)
• ½ a cup of cream
• 3 large cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 8 ounces of smoked gouda cheese, shredded
• 3 tbsp of butter
• 2 tsp of dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• Fresh basil, for garnish