Harvest-Season Vegetable Soup with Smoked Gouda
A deeply flavorful soup featuring seasonal root vegetables and a touch of smoked cheese, perfect for cool evenings. This american-inspired soups ready in about 50 minutes pairs diced carrots, diced celery, diced potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz diced carrots
- 6 oz diced celery
- 12 oz diced potatoes
- 1 large diced onions
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup grated smoked gouda cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped dill
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 8 oz diced carrots, 6 oz diced celery, 12 oz diced potatoes, and 1 large diced onion. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
- Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Step 3: Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and 14 oz diced tomatoes, then bring to a simmer. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Step 4: Remove pot from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup grated smoked gouda cheese and 1 tbsp fresh chopped dill until cheese melts completely. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Harvest-Season Vegetable Soup with Smoked Gouda take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (15 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Harvest-Season Vegetable Soup with Smoked Gouda?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep diced carrots from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Harvest-Season Vegetable Soup with Smoked Gouda?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Harvest-Season Vegetable Soup with Smoked Gouda for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Harvest-Season Vegetable Soup with Smoked Gouda?
American soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Added this to my weekly meal rotation. So satisfying.
- ★★★★☆
Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
