J J's Smoked Gouda Vegetable Soup

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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