Fire Roasted Tomato Soup (Printable)

A rich, smokey tomato soup made with fire-roasted tomatoes, vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Ready in 45 minutes for cozy dining.

# 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 (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 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 - Add sugar if desired to balance acidity.
05 - Use immersion blender to carefully blend 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 create this incredible smoky depth that tastes like you spent hours roasting vegetables
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day
  • Perfect for those nights when you need something comforting but do not want to order takeout again
02 -
  • Blending hot soup can be dangerous if you fill the blender too full, so always work in batches and leave room for steam to escape
  • The sugar is not for sweetness but to balance the natural acidity of tomatoes, especially if they are particularly tart
  • This soup actually tastes better the next day, so do not hesitate to make it ahead and reheat gently
03 -
  • Taste your soup before serving, as fire-roasted tomatoes can vary in saltiness and acidity
  • If the soup seems too thick after blending, add broth one tablespoon at a time until it reaches your preferred consistency

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