This simple and flavorful soup is perfect for a light lunch or a hearty starter. The Dutch oven slowly cooks the tomatoes perfectly, producing a rich and smoky flavor.
Smoked Tomato Soup in a Dutch Oven
This simple and flavorful soup is perfect for a light lunch or a hearty starter. The Dutch oven slowly cooks the tomatoes to perfection, resulting in a rich and smoky flavor.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, undrained
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the olive oil to the Dutch oven and heat until shimmering.
- Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour, or until the flavors have melded.
- Using an immersion blender or regular blender, purée the soup until smooth.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Notes
For a smokier flavor, smoke the tomatoes before making the soup. To do this, preheat a smoker to 225 degrees F (107 degrees C). Place the tomatoes on a smoker rack and smoke for 1-2 hours, or until softened.
If you don’t have tomato paste, you can substitute it with 1/4 cup of ketchup.
You can also add other vegetables to this soup, such as carrots or celery.
Serve the soup with crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal
