Fire Roasted Tomato Soup (Printable)
Smokey, velvety tomato soup with fire-roasted flavor 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 Make It:
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 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 and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes to develop flavors.
04 - Taste the soup and add sugar if needed to balance the tomato acidity. Stir well to incorporate.
05 - Use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot until completely smooth. Alternatively, transfer soup in batches to a standard blender and blend until velvety.
06 - Stir in heavy cream or coconut cream if using. Season generously 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 freshly chopped basil or parsley leaves. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The fire-roasted tomatoes bring this incredible depth that regular canned tomatoes just cant match, making it taste like you spent hours over a stove
- Its ridiculously forgiving and comes together in under an hour, perfect for those weeknight nights when comfort food is nonnegotiable
02 -
- I once skipped softening the vegetables properly and rushed straight to simmering, and the soup never developed that sweet depth that makes it special, so take those extra 5 minutes
- Letting the soup cool slightly before blending prevents splattering and gives you a safer, smoother result if youre using a standard blender
03 -
- Roasting your own tomatoes over an open gas flame creates the deepest smoky flavor, but the canned fire-roasted ones are consistently excellent and save so much time
- Adding a parmesan rind to the simmering broth infuses an incredible umami richness that you can fish out before blending