Fire Roasted Tomato Soup (Print Version)
Smokey, velvety tomato soup with fire-roasted flavors and herbs
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 pounds fire-roasted tomatoes, drained
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
05 - 1 celery stalk, chopped
→ Liquids
06 - 3 cups vegetable broth
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Seasonings & Add-Ins
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
11 - 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
12 - 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream (optional)
13 - Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
02 - Stir in minced garlic, smoked paprika, and dried thyme. Cook for 1 minute until aromatic, being careful not to burn the garlic.
03 - Add fire-roasted tomatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 20 minutes to develop flavors.
04 - Stir in sugar if desired to balance the natural acidity of the tomatoes. Taste and adjust as needed.
05 - Use an immersion blender to carefully blend the soup until completely smooth and velvety. Alternatively, transfer soup in batches to a standard blender and blend until smooth.
06 - Stir in heavy cream or coconut cream if using. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
07 - Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil or parsley leaves. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The fire roasted tomatoes bring this incredible depth that regular tomatoes just cant match, like summer captured in a jar
- It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day, perfect for those weeknight cravings
02 -
- Never fill a blender more than halfway when blending hot soup, or it will explode everywhere
- Letting the soup cool slightly before blending gives you more control over the final texture
03 -
- Taste your tomatoes first as some brands are saltier than others
- The soup actually tastes better the next day as the flavors continue to develop