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?
Here’s what you’ll need:
Tomato Soup Ingredients
- 1 vidalia onion
- 2-3 large carrots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 28 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1-2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1-2 tsp sugar (optional)
- 1 TBSP tomato paste
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- salt and pepper
Fire-Roasted Tomato Soup
Hellooooo comfort food! I am 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 or some added creaminess? 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 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
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
- ¼ 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.
Notes
Nutrition
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.
Looking for a delicious sandwich to pair with your tomato 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!
Questions & Reviews
Made this awesome, flavourful soup tonight with the obligatory grilled cheese sandwich. This is definitely a keeper recipe. Used fire roasted diced with garlic and added more of course. Immersion blended but let some of the carrot stay chunky for added texture. Thanks for a new addition to my “From the tureen” board,
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So so happy to hear it! Thank you bunches!
Excellent! So excited to find a healthy recipe this good!
Thank you Sherry!
I can eat soup every single day of the year and tomato is a favorite.
Hope you adore it Julie! xo
The flavors in this recipe are crazy good! Perfect for snowy winter days!
Thank you Christina! So glad you’re loving it!
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.
Yes, absolutely! I freeze it all the time 🙂
This looks soooo good!! Making me hungry just looking at it.have a great weekend!
Oh my goodness…I need that cheesy croissant. Immediately, if not sooner.
Definitely grilled cheese and tomato soup. Reminds me of my childhood 🙂
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!
You’re killin’ me smalls!! (Guess that movie!) My favorite childhood dinner…love you Jenn!
Yum!!
I love grilled cheese and tomato soup! I’ll have to try your version!
That soup looks delicious, but let me get this straight… you PANINI’D a CROISSANT?! You’re my hero. xo
this looks so good! 🙂 i am definitely loyal to tomato soup + grilled cheese combo. it never fails!
Had tomato soup for lunch today, too! And yes, I still love playing with my food!
Delicious! Doubled the recipe, used my own fire roasted Roma tomatoes. Didn’t need to add sugar with the carrots I used. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes to the vegetable mixture with the tomato paste.
Ahh yay! So stoked you enjoyed the soup!
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!
Yum! This looks tasty!
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SUCH a good food combo- and on a croissant? Genius!
YUM!!! Favorite comfort food combo EVER! MMMMmmm, really want to make this today.
Your photo is very pretty! (as always)
I like dairy-free soups best :)Chunky stews with “everything and the kitchen sink” are the best!
I love that he chose vegan. Sometimes I think vegan recipes have a ton more flavor, ya know?
This looks amazing, like a perfect rainy day meal! Happy Friday!
OH my goodness! This looks amazing! Love the croissant part! Yummy!
That looks amazing. I pretty much live off of grilled cheese and tomato soup, but mine is nowhere near as good-looking as that.
i’m not the biggest fan of tomato soup, but this looks delish!! : )
hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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!
Such a cute blog:) This is the best combination of soup and sandwich IMO…love your version of it:)
That looks fantastic! Thanks for linking up to Made From Scratch Tuesday!
Such a cute blog:) This is the best combination of soup and sandwich IMO…love your version of it:)
Oh, I so want a panini maker because that sammy looks so yummy =D
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!
ooh yum that looks soo good I LOVE soup tomato and grilled cheese would be my favorite!
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!
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
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!
Omg croissant panini…my mouth is watering!!
That panini looks delicious. Seriously. I’m dying.
Cream of broccoli and a ham and swiss…yum!
I never thought about using a croissant for grilled cheese. That’s one amazing looking panini.
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.
My favorite comfort food of all time!!! Im soooo making this!!!!! YUM!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
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I’m so so so excited about it. I really hope and pray it gets to you in one piece!
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.
Holy balls, this looks fantastic!!!
I definitely should not have looked at this at 1045 at night!
Using a croissant as panini bread? Mind. Blown.
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.
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.
Yum! This looks tasty!
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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 🙂
i’m not the biggest fan of tomato soup, but this looks delish!! : )
hope you have a wonderful weekend!
You have truly outdone yourself!! I want that SO bad right now. I can just imagine dipping that yummy croissant into the soup..ahhhh
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!
YUMM!!!! Looks delish!
That looks amazing. I pretty much live off of grilled cheese and tomato soup, but mine is nowhere near as good-looking as that.
I love grilled cheese and tomato soup! I’ll have to try your version!
That soup looks delish but that cheesy croissant looks like da bomb! :o) I have got to make one of those!
OH my goodness! This looks amazing! Love the croissant part! Yummy!
This looks amazing, like a perfect rainy day meal! Happy Friday!
I’m not a big fan of tomato soup, but this look GOOD. I may have to try it..soon 🙂
Love your bowl! That soup looks amazing!
xo
Wish I could order that for lunch 🙂 Sounds so good!
You’re killin’ me smalls!! (Guess that movie!) My favorite childhood dinner…love you Jenn!
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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!
I love tomato soup but I’ve never made my own. I buy mine from WF LOL
Definitely grilled cheese and tomato soup. Reminds me of my childhood:)
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
The sandwich looks unreal! Yummy!
Oh my goodness…I need that cheesy croissant. Immediately, if not sooner.
This looks soooo good!! Making me hungry just looking at it.
have a great weekend!
I love that he chose vegan. Sometimes I think vegan recipes have a ton more flavor, ya know?
i love me some croissants, and i love me some grilled cheese!
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
Your photo is very pretty! (as always)
I like dairy-free soups best :)Chunky stews with “everything and the kitchen sink” are the best!
yumm!!! any version of grilled cheese & tomato soup is wonderful – it’s one of my favorite combos!
THIS ONE is my favorite combo!! dang that looks delicious… I love croissants…
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!
oh my goodness, looks so yummy!
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!
This looks SO good!
My fav is potato soup and grilled Swiss cheese!
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YUM!!! Favorite comfort food combo EVER! MMMMmmm, really want to make this today.
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 😉
Oh yum! What a delicious sounding meal!
That looks delicious! I love that pear shaped bowl too–can I borrow it? Kthanksbye!
Ooooh this looks awesome! And Im starving LOL! I swear, you make the best meals! 😀
im in love with paninis! I could eat them every damn night!!
thanks for the recipe 🙂
xoxo
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.