Fire Roasted Tomato Soup (Printable)

Smokey, velvety tomato soup with fire-roasted depth. Ready in 45 minutes, vegetarian-friendly.

# 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 or coconut cream
13 - Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened and fragrant.
02 - Stir in minced garlic, smoked paprika, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
03 - Add fire-roasted tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
04 - Stir in sugar if desired to balance the natural acidity of the tomatoes.
05 - Use an immersion blender to carefully blend the soup until completely 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 depth of flavor tastes like you spent hours caramelizing tomatoes, but it comes together in under an hour
  • Its incredibly forgiving and adapts beautifully to whatever you have in your pantry
  • The smoky undertones make even a simple weeknight dinner feel like something special
02 -
  • Never blend hot soup without venting your blender, otherwise the steam can cause the lid to pop off explosively
  • The sugar might seem strange, but fire-roasted tomatoes can vary in acidity, and a tiny amount makes all the difference
  • If using a standard blender, work in small batches and never fill it more than halfway full
03 -
  • If you can find fire-roasted tomatoes with green chilies already included, they add an amazing depth
  • A splash of balsamic vinegar added just before serving creates incredible complexity

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