Fire Roasted Tomato Soup (Printable)
Smokey, velvety soup with fire-roasted tomatoes, ready in 45 minutes for cozy evenings.
# 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 Cook:
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 fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
03 - Add drained fire-roasted tomatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes to develop flavor.
04 - Add sugar if desired to balance tomato acidity. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Use an immersion blender to purée the soup directly in the pot until completely smooth. Alternatively, transfer soup in batches to a standard blender, blending carefully with hot liquids.
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 serving bowls. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley leaves. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The smoky depth makes it taste like it simmered all day even though it comes together in under an hour
- Its endlessly adaptable from creamy vegan to dairy loaded depending on whats in your fridge
02 -
- Never fill a blender more than halfway with hot soup or it will explode everywhere
- The sugar might seem strange but it cuts the acidity just like restaurant chefs do
03 -
- Use an immersion blender to avoid transferring hot liquid and creating extra dishes
- Taste before adding cream because the smoke flavor is more pronounced without dairy