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Smoked Tomato Soup

Smoked tomato soup is delicious and can be served as a side or as the main course. Using fire-smoked tomatoes, onions, garlic and smoked paprika, you must try this quick and easy recipe that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, lunch & dinner meals, Soup, soups & salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barley soup, fire roasted tomatoes, how to make smoked tomatoe soup, how to make tomato soup, smoked soup, smoked tomato soup, smoky tomato soup, tomato soup
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 43kcal
Author: Deborah McDonald
Cost: 15

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tbsp  paprika smoked is best
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 15 oz cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes  or make your own smoked tomatoes
  • 1 cup  vegetable broth or chicken stock
  • 1/2 tsp brown sugar
  • cracked pepper to taste

Optional

  • 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
  • Cayenne pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat up some olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add them to a soup pot with the olive oil and sauté over medium heat until the onions are soft, fragrant and translucent.
  • Add tomato paste, smoked paprika, and cumin to the pot and combine. Continue to stir and cook for about two minutes to slightly caramelize the tomato paste and toast the spices.
  • Add the roasted tomatoes, broth, brown sugar, liquid smoke (optional), bay leaf and some freshly cracked pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until the tomatoes are soft.
  • Remove the bay leaf and then using an immersion blender or food processor, puree the soup until it is smooth.
  • Taste your smoked tomato soup once more before serving to adjust the seasoning if needed.

Notes

Deb's Tips

    • Start with the freshest ingredients possible for the best flavor.
    • Use smoked paprika rather than other smoked spices to add an authentic smoky flavor to the soup.
    • To achieve a creamy texture, use heavy cream or cashew cream instead of butter or oil. For added complexity and depth of flavor, try adding roasted red peppers or smoked bacon.
    • Sprinkle with some parmesan cheese, or serve with a dollop of sour cream, Greek yogurt or some fresh basil on top and enjoy! You can also drizzle a bit of whole cream as I did here.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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