Smokey Tomato Soup Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the base

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.

2. 2

   Add the tomatoes

   Stir in the San Marzano tomatoes and smoked paprika, cooking for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes start to break down.

3. 3

   Combine broth and basil

   Pour in the vegetable broth and add the fresh basil leaves. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let cook for 15-20 minutes.

4. 4

   Blend the soup

   Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup to a blender and blend in batches.

5. 5

   Finish with lemon oil and seasoning

   Stir in the lemon oil, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Heat through for an additional 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls and top with a dollop of crème fraîche and extra basil leaves if desired.