This quick and easy Fire-Roasted Tomato Soup is one of our favorite comfort foods of all time! It’s great the first day and even better the next so feel free to double the recipe and save some for later too.
There are, to date, a zillion ways to make classic tomato soup.
Let’s up it to a zillion and one, shall we?
Fire-Roasted Tomato Soup
Hellooooo comfort food! My husband and I are LOVING this tasty tomato soup!
I was super bummed when I realized I was out of fresh basil recently but realized I could still whip up a bowl of tomato soup that tasted FANTASTIC, even with the dried stuff! To date, I probably make this soup with fresh basil as often as I make it without… and it totally hits the spot on a cold day! So whether you have fresh or dried basil handy, you’ve GOT to make it!
As written this soup is vegan, low-carb, paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
Craving cheese? Feel free to add some grated parmesan or a swirl of cream. We love our fire-roasted tomato soup paired with an easy peasy grilled cheese croissant sandwich and it’s also great with a cheesy quesadilla dunked in it as well. It’s unconventional, but crazy good!
Healthy Fire-Roasted Tomato Soup
This quick and easy Fire-Roasted Tomato Soup is one of our favorite comfort foods of all time! It's great the first day and even better the next so feel free to double the recipe and save some for later too.
Ingredients
- 1 Vidalia onion diced
- 2-3 large carrots chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 28 oz fire-roasted diced or crushed tomatoes
- 1-2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth if t-rex)
- 1-2 tsp sugar (optional; skip if low-carb/whole30)
- 1 TBSP tomato paste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1/2 tsp dried basil (plus extra to garnish)
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Saute onions and carrots in 2 TBSP olive oil until tender. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Add tomato paste and cook until toasted, approx. 1 minute.
Next, add tomatoes and broth and let simmer for 25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together. For a thicker soup, try it with just 1 cup of broth. Want a thinner tomato soup? Add 2 cups plus any extra to taste.
- Taste for seasoning and add more salt, pepper, and the sugar, if needed.
- Add basil, and puree using a hand held immersion blender or food processor until smooth.
- Serve with a sprinkle of fresh basil on top.
Recipe Notes
tools needed: immersion blender, blender, or food processor.
Nutrition Facts below are an estimate gathered using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Looking for a sinfully delicious sandwich to pair with the soup?
Slice a bakery croissant in half, add 3 slices of your favorite cheese and press on a panini maker (or grill in a pan!) until golden and melted. It’s beyond amazing. A sauteed veggie and cheese panini would also be divine counterpart as would one of my easy cheesy Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.
If you get a chance to try this Fire-Roasted Tomato Soup, let me know! You can leave me a comment here (LOVE checking those daily!) or tag @PEASandCRAYONS on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creations. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!
Want more tomato-y goodness? Try my extra creamy Tomato Soup with Baked Mozzarella Balls and prepare to swoon!
hungry for more?
- Tomato Quinoa Salad — READER FAVORITE!
- Spinach and Tomato Grilled Cheese Pitas
- Homemade Vegetarian Minestrone Soup
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What’s your favorite soup and sandwich combo?
Julie Menghini
I can eat soup every single day of the year and tomato is a favorite. I can’t wait to try this fire-roasted recipe. It is perfect for this cold snowy weather we’re having!
Jenn
Hope you adore it Julie! xo
Christina
The flavors in this recipe are crazy good! Perfect for snowy winter days!
Jenn
Thank you Christina! So glad you’re loving it!
Vanessa B
does this freeze well? I was thinking about taking it to a new mom who’s a vegetarian but her husband isn’t. I want to make sure she has the option to eat it when it’s convenient instead of having to eat it right away.
Jenn
Yes, absolutely! I freeze it all the time 🙂
Colleen
This looks soooo good!! Making me hungry just looking at it.
have a great weekend!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg
Oh my goodness…I need that cheesy croissant. Immediately, if not sooner.
Amy B
I think I saw them making this as I flipped through the channels last weekend… lol. Granted, I don’t really enjoy watching The Neelys, but they do know how to throw down in the kitchen!
Paige @ The Wandering Cottage
I love grilled cheese and tomato soup! I’ll have to try your version!
Jess@atasteofconfidence
Definitely grilled cheese and tomato soup. Reminds me of my childhood:)
Jenn
YUM!!! Favorite comfort food combo EVER! MMMMmmm, really want to make this today.
Carrie@221vision.com
You’re killin’ me smalls!! (Guess that movie!) My favorite childhood dinner…love you Jenn!
xoxo,
Carrie & Angie @221vision
Jessica @ Dishin' About Nutrit
Yum!! Need to try this for sure!
Meri
Your photo is very pretty! (as always)
I like dairy-free soups best :)Chunky stews with “everything and the kitchen sink” are the best!
Christin@purplebirdblog
That soup looks delicious, but let me get this straight… you PANINI’D a CROISSANT?! You’re my hero. xo
sarahlearns
this looks so good! 🙂 i am definitely loyal to tomato soup + grilled cheese combo. it never fails!
Jill @Vegan in the Kitchen
Had tomato soup for lunch today, too! And yes, I still love playing with my food!
Lindsay and James Cotter
I love that he chose vegan. Sometimes I think vegan recipes have a ton more flavor, ya know?
Fashion Meets Food
Love your bowl! That soup looks amazing!
xo
Christine (The Raw Project)
This looks amazing, like a perfect rainy day meal! Happy Friday!
natasha {schue love}
OH my goodness! This looks amazing! Love the croissant part! Yummy!
Abigail
That looks amazing. I pretty much live off of grilled cheese and tomato soup, but mine is nowhere near as good-looking as that.
jessica
i’m not the biggest fan of tomato soup, but this looks delish!! : )
hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Sara @ Nourish and Flourish
This looks like an incredibly delicious and comforting meal! I adore creamy tomato soup, and can only imagine how wonderful a croissant panini would taste!
Sophia @ Raven Waves
I love having a grilled cheese sandwich with good old tomato soup. So comforting and it always makes me feel like a little kid. The cheesy croissant panini you made looks so flaky and delicious!
Hespyhesp
Yum! This looks tasty!
ps
Thanks for the comment. I’m your newest follower! : )
Kate (What Kate is Cooking)
SUCH a good food combo- and on a croissant? Genius!
Debbie
Such a cute blog:) This is the best combination of soup and sandwich IMO…love your version of it:)
Jen
That looks fantastic! Thanks for linking up to Made From Scratch Tuesday!
Debbie
Such a cute blog:) This is the best combination of soup and sandwich IMO…love your version of it:)
Carrie @ Dittle Dattle
Oh, I so want a panini maker because that sammy looks so yummy =D
Kate (What Kate is Cooking)
SUCH a good food combo- and on a croissant? Genius!
Sophia @ Raven Waves
I love having a grilled cheese sandwich with good old tomato soup. So comforting and it always makes me feel like a little kid. The cheesy croissant panini you made looks so flaky and delicious!
Heather
My favorite soup and salad combo has always been tomato soup and grilled cheese! I’ve never thought about using a croissant for the grilled cheese…absolutely GENIUS!
ahealthypassion.com
ooh yum that looks soo good I LOVE soup tomato and grilled cheese would be my favorite!
Kat
Umm holy yum this looks incredible! My favorite soup and sandwhich combo would have to be grilled cheese and tomato soup. Except the grilled cheese is best when its on sourdough, and the soup is best when its homemade 🙂 Oh yeaaah
Lisa
Oh, hello—that looks divine!
Super yum.
I think my fave combo would be grilled cheese and tomato soup—fancy or not, I think it will be my fave forever for taste and nostalgic reasons!
Veronica
Thanks for sharing this!
Lovely pics!
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Maryann
Omg croissant panini…my mouth is watering!!
Megan
That panini looks delicious. Seriously. I’m dying.
Tracy Simmons
Cream of broccoli and a ham and swiss…yum!
Sara @ Nourish and Flourish
This looks like an incredibly delicious and comforting meal! I adore creamy tomato soup, and can only imagine how wonderful a croissant panini would taste!
Cyndi @ Weightless Life
I never thought about using a croissant for grilled cheese. That’s one amazing looking panini.
Krista
This is the third grilled cheese and tomato soup post I’ve seen today. I know what I’ll be making for lunch this weekend.
Heather M
My favorite comfort food of all time!!! Im soooo making this!!!!! YUM!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Mrs. Montemayor
Ma’am! I have something I want to send you. Will you please email me your address? Pleeeeeease.
I’m so so so excited about it. I really hope and pray it gets to you in one piece!
Ashley
Brontosaurus chef? Haha I love it! BTW I’m really loving your blog roll. I’ve found so many wonderful blogs. I’ve been DIYing and organizing for most of the day. IDK if that’s a good or bad ting yet.
Tiffany @ Simply Shaka
Holy balls, this looks fantastic!!!
I definitely should not have looked at this at 1045 at night!
Kelly
Using a croissant as panini bread? Mind. Blown.
helen
I love tomato soup and grilled cheese combo. It is my favorite by far, but we do like to do mexican soup with quesadilla’s occasionally.
Melissa: Write it in Lipstick
Yum that does delicious. We love tomato soup but I dont know how to make it. My hubs will be glad when he comes home to dinner next week. Score!
Write it in lipstick
Maria
are cute!
Maria
ooh I love the Neelys! the fam and i went to one of their restaurants in georgia last june. hella good bbq. the the tear drop bowl and place mat.
Hespyhesp
Yum! This looks tasty!
ps
Thanks for the comment. I’m your newest follower! : )
KT @ KT's Refinishing School
True story: Woods began typing something on my keyboard and playing with the volume and when I accused him of trying to reach out to Madison, he growled and tried to bite me. For real.
So I guess he wants me to send his best regards 🙂
jessica
i’m not the biggest fan of tomato soup, but this looks delish!! : )
hope you have a wonderful weekend!
WillJogForFood
You have truly outdone yourself!! I want that SO bad right now. I can just imagine dipping that yummy croissant into the soup..ahhhh
Michelle
YUMM!!!! Looks delish!
Abigail
That looks amazing. I pretty much live off of grilled cheese and tomato soup, but mine is nowhere near as good-looking as that.
Paige @ The Wandering Cottage
I love grilled cheese and tomato soup! I’ll have to try your version!
Michelle
That soup looks delish but that cheesy croissant looks like da bomb! :o) I have got to make one of those!
natasha {schue love}
OH my goodness! This looks amazing! Love the croissant part! Yummy!
Christine (The Raw Project)
This looks amazing, like a perfect rainy day meal! Happy Friday!
Chandeen
I’m not a big fan of tomato soup, but this look GOOD. I may have to try it..soon 🙂
Fashion Meets Food
Love your bowl! That soup looks amazing!
xo
Jillian
a grilled cheese croissant?! yes please. i think i’d throw in some fresh basil and sliced tomatoes too. my favorite sandwich are usually of the turkey, tomato, smoked gouda cheese variety, on sour dough with spicy mustard and light mayo. toasted. yum.
have a fantastic weekend! xoxo jcd
Ashly@Moon Walk
The sandwich looks unreal! Yummy!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg
Oh my goodness…I need that cheesy croissant. Immediately, if not sooner.
Colleen
This looks soooo good!! Making me hungry just looking at it.
have a great weekend!
Jill @Vegan in the Kitchen
Had tomato soup for lunch today, too! And yes, I still love playing with my food!
Lindsay and James Cotter
I love that he chose vegan. Sometimes I think vegan recipes have a ton more flavor, ya know?
the cape on the corner
i love me some croissants, and i love me some grilled cheese!
Katie ♥
I loved grilled cheese and tomato soup growing up! I loved dipping my sandwich in the soup! Thats the best part ; )
This looks delish!
Love the placemat too!
Happy Friday love! xoxo
Bonnie
Paninis?!?!!?!?! I LOVE PANINIS.
This might be something I can actually do.
You know, because I’m just sooooo talented with food.
🙂
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sarahlearns
this looks so good! 🙂 i am definitely loyal to tomato soup + grilled cheese combo. it never fails!
Christin@purplebirdblog
That soup looks delicious, but let me get this straight… you PANINI’D a CROISSANT?! You’re my hero. xo
Ameena
I used to eat tomato sandwiches and tomato soup every single day when I was growing up. I love your combo too – it looks delicious!
Have a wonderful weekend my friend – enjoy!
Meri
Your photo is very pretty! (as always)
I like dairy-free soups best :)Chunky stews with “everything and the kitchen sink” are the best!
Zarna
yumm!!! any version of grilled cheese & tomato soup is wonderful – it’s one of my favorite combos!
Kristina @ spabettie
THIS ONE is my favorite combo!! dang that looks delicious… I love croissants…
Jessica @ Dishin' About Nutrition
Yum!! Need to try this for sure!
Melissa
You should roaste your own peppers! It’s easy and you can see how to do it on my Baked Southwestern Chicken Breast Rolls post. I roasted Poblanos but it’s the same method for red peppers.
I will have to make that soup. Love tomatoe soup and grilled cheese!
Nuha
oh my goodness, looks so yummy!
Denise
Wish I could order that for lunch 🙂 Sounds so good!
Denise
Extreme Personal Measures
Dina's Days
I was just telling my co-worker how much I love tomato soup. There’s this place close to where I work and they are known for grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup, it’s incredible!
Lori
This looks SO good!
My fav is potato soup and grilled Swiss cheese!
Carrie@221vision.com
You’re killin’ me smalls!! (Guess that movie!) My favorite childhood dinner…love you Jenn!
xoxo,
Carrie & Angie @221vision
Amy B @ Second City Randomness
I think I saw them making this as I flipped through the channels last weekend… lol. Granted, I don’t really enjoy watching The Neelys, but they do know how to throw down in the kitchen!
Tricia
Dear Jennifer,
I want to come live with you. Please and thank you
🙂
Jenn
YUM!!! Favorite comfort food combo EVER! MMMMmmm, really want to make this today.
thefitnessapple
I love tomato soup but I’ve never made my own. I buy mine from WF LOL
Jess@atasteofconfidence
Definitely grilled cheese and tomato soup. Reminds me of my childhood:)
iheartvegetables
Dude, the title ALONE made my tummy hungry!!! Tomato soup & grilled cheese is delicious, but THIS combination really kicks it up a notch. Seriously, I’m now having a massive comfort food craving. Thanks a lot 😉
Katy
Oh yum! What a delicious sounding meal!
KT @ KT's Refinishing School
That looks delicious! I love that pear shaped bowl too–can I borrow it? Kthanksbye!
Jess
Ooooh this looks awesome! And Im starving LOL! I swear, you make the best meals! 😀
Young and Fabulous
im in love with paninis! I could eat them every damn night!!
thanks for the recipe 🙂
xoxo
Hannah @ The New Black
This looks delish! I had a craving for grilled cheese and tomato soup last night…and totally gave in. I took the easy route and just added a touch of pesto to some canned soup though. Yours looks easy enough that I may give it a try next time my craving strikes.
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