Fire Roasted Tomato Soup (Print View)

A smokey, velvety blend of fire-roasted tomatoes with aromatic vegetables and smoked paprika, ready in under an hour.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 pounds fire-roasted tomatoes (canned or homemade), 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

# Method:

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 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.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The smoked paprika and fire-roasted tomatoes create layers of flavor that develop beautifully as the soup simmers
  • Its incredibly forgiving and comes together in under an hour with ingredients you probably already have
  • Velvety smooth without needing any fancy techniques or expensive equipment
02 -
  • When using an immersion blender, keep the blade fully submerged to avoid hot soup splattering everywhere
  • Taste before adding sugar, as some brands of fire-roasted tomatoes are naturally sweeter than others
  • The soup will continue to thicken as it sits, so adjust with more broth if reheating the next day
03 -
  • Fire-roast fresh tomatoes by holding them with tongs over a gas burner until the skin blisters and blackens in spots
  • For extra protein, stir in a can of drained white beans during the last 10 minutes of simmering

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