Smoked Tomato Soup

Name: Smoked Tomato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Garlic² Rub; 12 vine ripened(on the vine) tomatoes; 1 medium sweet onion; 1 red bell pepper; 1 cup evaporated milk (or cream); 3 tablespoons fresh basil; 1 tablespoon tomato paste

By Corey Wood

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When the leaves are falling and there's a cool breeze blowing through, not many things are as comforting as a warm bowl of tomato soup and a grilled cheese. Check out this simple recipe that delivers all the flavors of this comfort classic with a smoky twist!

Smoked Tomato Soup

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Cuisine

American

Servings

6

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Is this the homemade soup that Travis Tritt was singing about? Perhaps, but one thing is for certain, this soup is so comforting that you'll want to write a song about it! This isn't as easy as popping open a can from the grocery store, but is easier than you think. With minimal effort, you can make a soup that is smoky, savory, and velvety smooth. Pair this with your favorite grilled cheese and you have the perfect combo for the coldest winter evenings.

Ingredients

Garlic² Rub
12 vine ripened(on the vine) tomatoes
1 medium sweet onion
1 red bell pepper
1 cup evaporated milk (or cream)
3 tablespoons fresh basil
1 tablespoon tomato paste

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Directions

Preheat smoker or oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Slice tomatoes in half and remove small core where the vine attached.
Peel and quarter the sweet onion, then seed and quarter the red bell pepper.
Place the vegetables on a baking sheet or disposable aluminum tray. Season generously with Lane’s Garlic² Rub. Roast/Smoke for 20-20 minutes or until vegetables have softened and become slightly charred.
Blend vegetables and any liquid left in baking sheet/pan in a stand blender or in a pot with an immersion blender until smooth. Add in tomato paste, evaporated milk or cream, and more Garlic² rub to taste while blending.
Add chopped basil and simmer soup over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes until thickened slightly.
Garnish with more fresh basil or parmesan cheese and serve.

Recipe Note

Apple, cherry, or pecan woods are recommended if smoking vegetables.
Serve with grilled cheese for a classic combo. (sprinkle some parmesan cheese on the outside of the grilled cheese for an extra crispy crust)
All types of tomatoes can be used for this recipe, mix and match your favorite kinds!