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Smoked Tomato Soup in a white soup bowl.
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5 from 44 votes

Smoked Tomato Soup with Mascarpone

Nothing short of amazing, this soup is all about smoky tomatoes. Smoke the tomatoes and turn them into a silky smooth, creamy, and absolutely amazing soup!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 20 minutes
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Soup, Soups & Stews
Cuisine: American
Keyword: asparagus with mascarpone, grilled bread with tomatoes, smoked tomato soup with mascarpone, smoked tomatoes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 159kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

  • 10 roma tomatoes about 2 pounds
  • 1/4 cup olive oil divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 shallot finely diced; about 1/2 cup diced
  • 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cut the tops off the tomatoes and slice them in half lengthwise.
  • Toss the tomatoes in olive oil and garlic and smoke them at 180F for about an hour.
  • Turn the heat to 250 F and smoke for an additional hour or until very soft and a bit shrunk.
  • Saute the shallots in olive oil until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, broth, and herbs, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth - remember to remove thyme stems first.
  • Return pureed soup to the saucepan and add the balsamic vinegar. Heat it until barely simmering, then turn off the heat.
  • Whisk in the mascarpone and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with a drizzle made from extra mascarpone mixed with milk or cream.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

    • San Marzano tomatoes also smoke nicely, but avoid beefsteak or salad tomatoes because they have higher water content.
    • You can use cream cheese instead of mascarpone for a similar flavor and texture, but nothing beats the richness of mascarpone.
    • Be careful when pureeing the soup - super hot liquids can burst out of the blender. Use an immersion blender if you're more comfortable with that.
    • Tomato soup needs a fair bit of salt so season to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cups | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1027IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg