Fire Roasted Tomato Soup (Print Version)

Rich, smokey tomato bliss with fire-roasted depth and velvety texture.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 pounds fire-roasted tomatoes (canned or homemade), 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

# Preparation Steps:

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 fire roasted tomatoes bring this incredible depth that regular canned tomatoes just cant match
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • That optional splash of cream at the end transforms it into something restaurant worthy
02 -
  • If you have a gas stove, you can char your own tomatoes by holding them with tongs directly over the flame until the skin blisters
  • The soup tastes even better the next day, so making it ahead is actually a smart move
  • An immersion blender saves you from transferring hot soup and makes cleanup so much easier
03 -
  • Let the soup cool slightly before blending to avoid splashing hot liquid everywhere
  • If it is too thick after blending, add more broth a little at a time until you reach your preferred consistency

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