Fire Roasted Tomato Soup (Printable Version)

Smokey, velvety soup with fire-roasted tomato flavor for cozy nights.

# 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, to balance acidity)
12 - 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream (optional, for richness)
13 - Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

# Step-by-Step:

01 - In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened and fragrant.
02 - Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
03 - Add the fire-roasted tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
04 - Add sugar if desired to balance acidity.
05 - Use an immersion blender to carefully blend the 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 -
  • The smokiness from fire-roasted tomatoes creates restaurant level depth without any complicated techniques
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day
  • Perfectly customizable and easily made vegan or dairy free
02 -
  • Hot soup expands rapidly in a blender so never fill it more than half full and remove the center cap to let steam escape
  • Fire roasting your own tomatoes over a gas flame adds incredible char flavor but canned ones work beautifully
  • The soup continues to thicken as it sits so thin with a splash of broth when reheating leftovers
03 -
  • Use an immersion blender if possible to avoid transferring hot soup and making extra dishes
  • For extra silkiness, strain the soup through a fine mesh sieve after blending
  • Add the cream off the heat to prevent any risk of separating

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