Fire Roasted Tomato Soup (Print Version)
Smokey, velvety tomato soup with fire-roasted flavors perfect for cozy evenings
# 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
12 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
13 - Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Cook 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 flavors.
04 - Stir in sugar if using to balance the natural acidity of the tomatoes.
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 if using. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
07 - Ladle hot soup into serving bowls. Garnish with freshly chopped basil or parsley. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The fire-roasted tomatoes create this incredible depth that tastes like you spent hours over a stove
- It comes together in under an hour but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
02 -
- Blending hot soup is genuinely dangerous so either let it cool slightly or use that blender vent like your life depends on it
- The soup thickens as it sits so you might want to add a splash more broth when reheating leftovers
03 -
- Do not skip the carrot and celery because they create that restaurant-quality base most home cooks overlook
- Taste your soup before adding sugar because sometimes the tomatoes are perfect without it