Fire Roasted Tomato Soup (Printable)

Smokey, velvety tomato soup with fire-roasted flavor, ready in 45 minutes.

# 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, to balance acidity)
12 - 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream (optional, for richness)
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, stirring until dissolved.
05 - Use immersion blender to carefully blend 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 2-3 minutes.
07 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The depth of flavor tastes like it simmered all day, but it comes together in under an hour
  • Perfect for those nights when you need comfort food but want something elegant enough for company
02 -
  • Blending hot soup requires caution, so never fill your blender more than halfway and vent the lid to prevent steam explosions
  • The sugar might seem strange, but tomatoes vary in acidity and half a teaspoon can balance everything perfectly
03 -
  • Roasting your own tomatoes over a gas flame or grill creates the most authentic smoky flavor, though quality canned fire-roasted tomatoes work beautifully
  • A pinch of red pepper flakes adds gentle warmth that complements the smoke without overwhelming the palate

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