Fire Roasted Tomato Soup (Printable)

Smokey, velvety soup featuring fire-roasted tomatoes, aromatic vegetables, and a touch of cream for richness.

# 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

# Directions:

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 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The depth of flavor from fire-roasted tomatoes creates something that tastes like it simmered all day even though it comes together in under an hour
  • Its incredibly forgiving and adaptable, perfect for those nights when you need comfort food without the fuss
02 -
  • Fire-roasting your own tomatoes over a gas flame until the skins blister creates an even more intense smoky flavor than canned
  • Blending hot soup requires care—either let it cool slightly or leave the blender cap slightly open to release steam
03 -
  • Start with less broth than you think you need and adjust at the end for your preferred consistency
  • Reserve a small handful of fire-roasted tomatoes before blending for a chunky variation with more texture

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