Smoky Roasted Tomato Soup
Roasted tomato soup is an unforgettable replacement for canned tomato soup. With roasted Roma tomatoes, onions, carrots, and garlic, this tomato soup is enhanced with smoked paprika and red pepper flakes.
Tired of canned tomato soup’s blah flavor and unappetizing color? You’re going to love this homemade smoky roasted tomato soup! It’s chock full of vegetables, which are roasted right along with tomatoes. The flavor is way beyond canned soup–you won’t even believe the difference! And there’s no cream or milk added.
Is anything better on a chilly day than a steaming bowl of homemade tomato soup?
Grab a bowl of soup (I like to eat it out of a big mug), snuggle into a cozy blanket, and curl up in front of the fireplace with a can’t-set-it-down book, and life seems perfect.
On a totally unrelated note, I usually take my pictures on my balcony so I can utilize the natural light. Sometimes it is cold. Sometimes it is very cold. I live in Michigan. Sometimes it is raining. Soon it will be snowing.
My neighbors don’t know I’m a food blogger. I’m absolutely sure they think I’m crazy. I was photographing an adult beverage at 10AM one morning. On my balcony. They probably think I’m a crazy alcoholic who takes pictures of my drinks.
I’m not. I swear!
Anyways….even though I’m a crazy lady who takes food photos outside, I’d suggest eating this soup inside.
But who says you have to listen to me?! If you have to eat anything outside in January, this roasted tomato soup would be a good choice. It will warm you up from the inside out. (Especially if you get heavy-handed with the red pepper flakes like I often do.) Drink it out of a thermos while you’re taking a break from snow-shoeing. Perfect!
About this roasted tomato soup:
Roasted tomato soup begins with fresh Roma tomatoes, carrots, onions and garlic roasted on a sheet pan with a good dose of olive oil, salt, and pepper. I like to use Roma tomatoes or another type of plum tomato because they have more meat and less juice and seeds. Use the same type of tomato that you would use to make spaghetti sauce or salsa.
Maybe you have a garden full of tomatoes right now. This roasted tomato soup is a great way to use summer produce!
The tomatoes and other veggies are roasted until they are soft and caramelized. The garlic cloves are roasted whole in a foil packet. I could totally just stop right here and eat the roasted vegetables! Roasting brings out such great flavor in the veggies. I love roasted vegetables!
After the vegetables are roasted, put them into a large saucepan or stockpot, add red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and oregano, a can of tomatoes, and broth. Simmer until everything is nice and tender.
Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to puree the soup. Quite honestly, it’s good either way, pureed or chunky. If you like a thicker soup, stir in a few tablespoons of instant potato flakes.
I love that there’s not a bunch of cream dumped into this tomato soup. This roasted tomato soup is perfect for a healthy meatless lunch or dinner, or as a vegetarian or vegan entree. Perfect if you’re lactose intolerant or gluten intolerant, too.
Serve roasted tomato soup with homemade corn muffins or corn bread. Or a grilled cheese sandwich, of course, because tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches is a classic combination! Have you ever tried making grilled cheese sandwiches in your air fryer? Perfection!
Garnish the soup with grated cheese or homemade croutons!
Make ahead and reheating:
If you have extra time earlier, you could roast the vegetables. After they’ve cooled a bit, put them into the refrigerator. When it’s time to make the soup, you can add the roasted vegetables to the pan and go from there. You’ll save about an hour of prep time at dinner.
Or, make a double batch of the soup. Cool, and put extra soup into airtight containers, refrigerating for up to 5 days. You could even freeze containers of the soup. Because it doesn’t have cream or milk, it will freeze well. Thaw frozen soup overnight in the fridge for best results.
To reheat, gently heat soup on the stove until warm, or reheat a bowl full in the microwave.
Love homemade soup?
So do I! It’s so much better than canned soup, and way better for you! Here’s a few more of my favorites:
- Lentil soup with pasta
- Instant Pot broccoli cheese soup
- Carrot ginger soup
- Creamy chicken enchilada soup, with noodles
- Butternut squash soup
- Creamy tomato soup with whole wheat orzo
- Split pea soup
- Red lentil soup
Smoky Roasted Tomato Soup
Roasted tomato soup is an unforgettable replacement for canned tomato soup. With roasted Roma tomatoes, onions, carrots, and garlic, this tomato soup is enhanced with smoked paprika.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Roma tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 small onions, quartered
- 2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- one 15 oz can whole tomatoes, crushed with your hands
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons potato flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. On a rimmed backing sheet, toss the vegetables (tomatoes, onions, and carrots) with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Use foil to make a small packet for your garlic. Season this with salt and pepper as well. Place the foil packet on the baking sheet with the other vegetables. Roast for about 45 minutes, turning the pan halfway through.
- Add the roasted vegetables, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, crushed tomatoes, and broth to a large stockpot and cook over medium low heat until everything is heated and the carrots are tender (if they weren't from the roasting), about 15 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until it is smooth. (If you don't have an immersion blender, I highly recommend you get one. I use mine all the time for smoothies and soups. The one I linked to is the one I have and I love it!). You can use a blender or a food processor too, just be careful and do it in small batches. Stir in potato flakes if you want a thicker soup.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. You could stir some cream in or sprinkle with cheese at this point. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 bowlAmount Per Serving: Calories: 135Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 254mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 6gSugar: 10gProtein: 5g
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47 Comments on “Smoky Roasted Tomato Soup”
This soup looks incredible! Love the idea of roasting the vegetables first. Roasting lends such great flavor. YUM!
I made this soup earlier this week and LOVED it so much! I ate it for lunch every day this past week, am still looking forward to more leftovers!
Thank you so much for your recipe. I can’t wait to try it soon.
Thanks!
There’s nothing better in this world than a roasted tomato soup! Well, maybe just a Gruyere sandwich to dunk in it.
This is good stuff! Perfect for winter when tomatoes aren’t as yummy. Worse than the balcony might be the bathroom. Yep, did that the other day.
Funny! Do you have a window in your bathroom?
No! I was experimenting with my flash at nighttime. Gross as it may be, it actually made for a better shot!
Cool! PS: Love your blog!
This looks amazing Rach! Perfect for the winter months, fabulous recipe! Hope you’ve been well! xoxo
I love tomato soup and yours sounds amazing! PS My neighbors KNOW I’m crazy :)
Oh, that soup looks incredible. I love, love, love the idea of roasting the tomatoes and other veggies first. Also, I take photos on my front porch most of the time. I even have a special table out there for it. Fortunately, my neighbor knows what I do for a living, since she often comes home just as I am setting up a shot in the afternoon … barefoot and coatless on a freezing day, taking photos outside. She just calls over and asks what I am shooting today (if she thinks I am bizarre, she doesn’t let on. ;) ).
My Mom talked me into making this and I love it! Your version sounds so delicious!
YUM! This sounds so good!!
I think my neighbors think I’m nuts also! They have no idea about my blog…I should really tell them one of these days! :)
Awesome recipe. This sounds absolutely delicious!
That’s funny about taking pictures on your balcony. Sometimes I go out and take pictures on my driveway. I get the same looks!
I too often wonder what my neighbours think when they see me photographing plates of food;) I love a good tomato soup and I truly think it’s best made with roasted tomatoes, like this one!
Seems to be a lot of people do the same as me and risk their neighbors thinking they are crazy. :) Enjoy the soup if you make it!
Your photos are absolutely stunning!
Beautiful photos! Looks yummy!
Thank you! It definitely warms you up!
Great idea. The smoked paprika is a great idea. Soup out of a thermos on a cold day, awesome! A must try.
Thanks! The smoked paprika does make it different than any other tomato soup that I’ve had. Let me know if you try it!
Cute story about your neighbors! hahaha. I too live in Michigan and as of this week you could get away with eating outside! I told my husband we need to use the grill while it’s still nice out!
I love tomato soup, love soups/stews – they are so comforting! Have a great weekend!
I love any roasted vegetables, and this sounds absolutely delicious!!
Oh my neighbors think I’m insane for sure. I swear they think a tripod is a weapon of some sort.
LOL – I do the SAME thing! Seriously – I usually always try to take photos on my deck (if it’s not below zero!) and I was balancing a wine glass on the edge the other morning – taking a pic of it. I did have someone honk as they drove by. And when it snows – get out there and take pics for sure. Gorgeous photos can be shot in snow. Great recipe by the way!!
YUM! I love roasted anything and especially with tomatoes and soup. Looks fantastic!
Mmmm, roasted tomatoes are so yummy. This is perfect winter food!
Soup from a mug tastes better. I think its because it is so convenient, but what do I know. I don’t even like tomato soup very much and I’m drooling.
NOTHING is better than soup this time of year, this looks wonderful!
OMG.. sounds amazing!!! I love smokey flavor, and tomato soup is one of my absolute faves. It’s the ultimate comfort in the winter. Roasting the vegs before cooking them in the soup is such a wonderful idea.
I think natural lighting is the key to success in food pictures–sadly I am rarely home when it’s not dark outside! But hopefully soon. This soup looks so delicious and perfect for a cozy night in.
Found your blog while looking up new foodie/cooking blogs to follow :) I like it! I’ll be following!
Too funny–I was just out on my porch taking pictures too. I am sure the neighbors also think I am crazy! This looks great :)
You know, I had a baby a few months back. You can deliver a bowl of this to my door. :P
This sounds incredible–I am totally with you on the roasted vegetable love! What I wouldn’t give to have a big bowl of this right now…it’d be perfect!!
Mmm those roasted tomatoes are lovely! Yum!
I’m glad to know I’m not the only one who takes pictures on the balcony. I live in an apartment complex where all the balconies face one another and the parking lot. I always fear that my neighbors think I’m a crazy person with a weird obsession with my food. Sometimes I’ll even run back inside if I see one of them come out. I’ll wait for them to leave then dash back outside!
Yup, neighbors probably think I’m crazy as well considering I often am found taking photos of various food on the front porch while my pig is out eating the lawn and there’s a duck sleeping behind me. They just don’t understand! ;)
I looooooooove tomato soup! And I love that bowl you have it served in!
The photos are wonderful! Soup is absolutely a perfect cold day food :)
This is my faaaaavorite soup, oh my lands.
I can so completely relate to taking pictures in weird places. I have had to resort to photographing food in the hallway of my apartment block or in the car park before and I’m sure everyone thinks I’m insane! It was worth it for these fabulous pictures though, this soup looks delicious and I love the touch of spice!
Your hubby didn’t have any of it?! You had a lucky friend, then! I would’ve wanted at least 2 or 3 bowls of this. It looks awesome! I love tomato soup. Probably the number 1 soup I get whenever I go out and want soup and salad. A grilled cheese with your soup sounds so good right now…it’s only 840am too lol
I’m sure my neighbors think the same of me… haha! Soooooo need to try this, especially since I somehow have a few pounds of tomatoes AND onions on my counter right now. Mmmm, I really love tomato soup!
This is exactly how I make my roasted tomato soup! Sometimes I’ll use chipotle powder in place of the smoked paprika (or a combo of the two), or I’ll add a tsp or so of adobo sauce from a can of chipotles. But I spice up pretty much everything I make ;-)
This is the perfect weather for soup! The pictures are awesome, the recipe sounds delish. I will be making this.
Oooooh, WANT! I heart tomato soup!
the soup looks awesome and love the story of the neighbors/10am.
I know people think Im crazy when Im standing in the grocery store photographing something with my iphone…like why on earth would someone do that…simple: she’s a food blogger :)