Fire Roasted Tomato Soup (Print Version)

Smokey, velvety soup with fire-roasted tomatoes, ready in 45 minutes for cozy evenings.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened and fragrant.
02 - Stir in minced garlic, smoked paprika, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
03 - Add fire-roasted tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
04 - Add sugar if desired to balance acidity.
05 - Use an immersion blender to carefully blend soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer in batches to a standard blender.
06 - Stir in heavy cream or coconut cream if using. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer an additional 2-3 minutes.
07 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day
  • The fire roasted tomatoes give it a depth that regular tomato soup just cant match
  • Its naturally vegetarian and easily adaptable for different dietary needs
02 -
  • Fire roasting your own tomatoes over a gas flame creates incredible flavor but canned fire roasted tomatoes work beautifully
  • Blending hot soup requires caution either use an immersion blender or vent your standard blender between batches
  • The soup continues to thicken as it sits so add a splash more broth when reheating leftovers
03 -
  • Drain your canned tomatoes well before adding them to prevent a watery soup
  • Taste and adjust seasoning after blending since flavors concentrate

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