Fire Roasted Tomato Soup (Printable version)
Smokey, velvety tomato soup with fire-roasted depth and aromatic vegetables
# 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 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 and let simmer uncovered for 20 minutes to develop depth of flavor.
04 - Add sugar if desired to balance the natural acidity of the tomatoes. Stir until dissolved.
05 - Use an immersion blender to carefully purée the soup until completely smooth and velvety. Alternatively, transfer soup in batches to a standard blender, venting for safety.
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 heat through.
07 - Ladle hot soup into serving bowls. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley leaves. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The charred depth from fire-roasted tomatoes tastes like you spent hours over a smoker, but it comes together in under an hour
- This soup freezes beautifully, so you can always have emergency comfort food ready
02 -
- Never blend hot soup in a sealed blender or it may explode, either remove the center cap and cover with a towel or let it cool slightly first
- The soup needs at least 20 minutes of simmering time for all the flavors to marry properly, so do not rush this step
03 -
- If your soup tastes too acidic, add the sugar a pinch at a time until it balances out
- A small handful of fresh basil added right at the end brings a bright counterpoint to all that smoke