Fire Roasted Tomato Soup (Printable View)
Smokey, velvety fire-roasted tomato soup ready in 45 minutes. Perfect for cozy evenings or as an elegant starter.
# 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, to balance acidity)
12 - 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream (optional, for richness)
13 - Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
# How to Prepare:
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 to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes to develop depth of flavor.
04 - Taste the soup and add sugar if needed to balance the 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 with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to incorporate flavors.
07 - Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil or parsley leaves. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The smoked paprika creates this incredible depth that makes store-bought soup taste completely flat in comparison
- It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day long
02 -
- Hot soup expands rapidly when blended, so never fill your blender more than half full and remove the center cap to let steam escape
- The soup needs to rest for about 5 minutes off the heat before you taste it for final seasoning - the flavors need a moment to settle
03 -
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the garlic if you want subtle warmth
- A splash of balsamic vinegar right before serving brightens everything beautifully