Garlic Tomato Soup
Warm up your soul with this rich and comforting Garlic Tomato Soup, a cozy classic elevated with the robust flavor of eight whole garlic cloves. This easy-to-make recipe combines sautéed garlic, sweet diced onion, and juicy canned whole peeled tomatoes, simmered to perfection in a savory vegetable broth. A touch of sugar balances the acidity of the tomatoes, while optional heavy cream adds a luxurious, velvety finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this soup is pureed to silky smoothness, making it the perfect pairing for a crusty slice of bread or a hearty grilled cheese. Garnished with fresh basil leaves, it’s a wholesome, gluten-free dish that’s sure to become a family favorite. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or a comforting appetizer, this garlic-infused tomato soup delivers big flavor with minimal effort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 whole garlic cloves
- 1 medium (diced) onion
- 28 ounces canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 6 pieces fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the whole garlic cloves and sauté for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant.
Stir in the diced onion and cook for 5-6 minutes until softened.
Pour in the canned whole peeled tomatoes along with their juices and break them apart with a wooden spoon or spatula.
Add the vegetable broth, sugar, salt, and black pepper, then stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender and puree until creamy.
If using heavy cream, stir it into the soup and heat for an additional 1-2 minutes without boiling.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
971 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.3 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.0 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 4500 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.3 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.1 g | ||
| Protein | 20.0 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 321 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2557 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
