Healthy Recipes Soup Smoked Gouda-Broccoli Soup 4.6 (21) 19 Reviews Smoked paprika and smoked Gouda give this broccoli-and-cheese soup recipe a double hit of smoky flavor. If you can't find smoked Gouda, smoked Cheddar gives delicious results as well. By Christine Burns Rudalevige Updated on October 12, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD See More Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 40 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: High-Calcium Bone Health Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Fiber High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts This broccoli soup features smoked Gouda for a rich, savory flavor profile.Broccoli offers a nutritious boost of vitamins C and K.The homemade croutons provide a satisfying crunch. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 1 ½ pounds broccoli crowns (2 medium) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 cup chopped sweet onion 2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups cubed rye bread (1/2-inch pieces) 1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground white pepper Directions Cut 1 1/2 cups bite-size broccoli florets and set aside. Coarsely chop the remaining broccoli. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add flour and paprika; stir to coat. Add broth and the chopped broccoli. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, make croutons: Toss bread with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Puree the soup in a blender, in batches if necessary, or use an immersion blender. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Return the soup to the pan over low heat. Add cheese a little at a time, stirring constantly until it melts before adding more. Stir in the reserved broccoli florets. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they are bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in vinegar, salt and white pepper. Serve hot, topped with the croutons. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, Soup Cookbook Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 316 Calories 16g Fat 31g Carbs 18g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 1/2 cups soup & 1/4 cup croutons Calories 316 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 31g 11% Dietary Fiber 7g 23% Total Sugars 6g Protein 18g 35% Total Fat 16g 20% Saturated Fat 5g 27% Cholesterol 24mg 8% Vitamin A 1217IU 24% Vitamin C 155mg 173% Folate 157mcg 39% Sodium 723mg 31% Calcium 267mg 21% Iron 3mg 15% Magnesium 58mg 14% Potassium 873mg 19% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.