Fire Roasted Tomato Soup (Printable)
A smokey, velvety soup featuring fire-roasted tomatoes, aromatic vegetables, and creamy richness. Ready in 45 minutes.
# What You 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:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until 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. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes to develop flavors.
04 - Stir in sugar if desired to balance the natural acidity of the tomatoes.
05 - Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until completely smooth. Alternatively, transfer in batches to a standard blender, blending carefully with hot liquids.
06 - Stir in heavy cream or coconut cream if using. Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer an additional 2-3 minutes to incorporate.
07 - Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil or parsley leaves. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The fire-roasted tomatoes bring this incredible depth that makes people think you spent hours simmering, when really it comes together in under an hour
- Its endlessly adaptable, dairy-free friendly, and somehow tastes even better the next day
02 -
- Blending hot soup requires caution. If using a standard blender, remove the center cap from the lid and cover with a kitchen towel to allow steam to escape safely.
- Taste your tomatoes before adding the optional sugar. Some canned tomatoes are naturally sweeter than others.
03 -
- Roast your onion and garlic alongside the tomatoes for an even sweeter, more complex base flavor.
- A splash of balsamic vinegar added just before serving brightens all the flavors beautifully.