Sweet Red Pepper and Gouda Soup Recipe

Directions:

1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Place the red bell pepper, onion and garlic in the saucepan and saute for 15 to 20 minutes OR until tender.
3. Pour in the chicken broth, stirring well.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Do this in batches as necessary depending on the size of your blender. Be careful not to overfill your blender.
6. Return the liquid to the saucepan over medium low heat.
7. Stir in the heavy cream, the ground black pepper and cheese, and allow to heat through about 5 to 10 minutes.