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    Easy Tomato and Garlic Soup (plus Instant Pot instructions)

    Posted: Mar 2, 2017 Last Modified: Jan 21, 2022 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    A rich and smooth delicious soup, this easy tomato garlic soup is flavourful and is only made with a handful of basic ingredients. On rainy days where I want to do nothing but snuggle up on the couch, this easy tomato and garlic soup is my go-to soup! This post has been updated to include Instant Pot instructions as well as being Whole30 friendly!

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    A rich and smooth delicious soup, this easy tomato garlic soup is flavourful and is only made with a handful of basic ingredients. This easy tomato and garlic soup can be made in the Instant Pot or stove top.

    Tomato and Garlic Soup

    I posted a similar recipe not too long ago when I was starving at home and went the route of “what’s in my fridge and what can I make?” Well the other day, it was rainy and I just wanted to have something warm and cozy at home so I thought why not an easy tomato basil soup – healthy, delicious, and perfect for the rainy day!

    easy tomato basil soup recipe – healthy and cozy! plus, all the garlic!

    A rich and smooth delicious soup, this easy tomato garlic soup is quite flavourful and is only made with a handful of basic ingredients. On rainy days where I want to do nothing but snuggle up on the couch, this easy tomato and garlic soup is my go-to soup!

    Still fighting off the remainder of my cold (as shown by my whining on Instagram stories lol), I was craving with something with garlic in it. If you know me then you know I’d add garlic into anything and everything so for this roasted tomato and garlic soup, I went with 3 bulbs of garlic. Three! But what is it about soup that just makes everything feel x10 times more cozy? I’m definitely a happy camper snuggling up on the couch with my soup.

    A rich and smooth delicious soup, this easy tomato garlic soup is flavourful and is only made with a handful of basic ingredients. This easy tomato and garlic soup can be made in the Instant Pot or stove top.

    Tips on making this Tomato and Garlic Soup

    • Pair this easy roasted tomato and garlic soup with the best grilled cheese recipe or my air fryer garlic bread!
    • I’m using the blender to create the creamy texture. Keep in mind that hot liquid expands and to avoid a messy explosion in my kitchen, I did not fill my blender up to the top and I took out the stopper on the lid. Instead, I covered the hole in the lid with a damp paper towel to give the heat some place to escape.
    • You can use any variety of tomatoes that you have handy even little cherry tomatoes.
    • Roasting tomatoes brings out the sweetness of the tomatoes and slightly caramelize them which leads to a sweet, rich tomato soup flavour. While it may be tempting to skip roasting the tomatoes to save time, don’t!
    • To make this soup creamier, add more cream.
    • This Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli from The Busted Oven goes so well with this easy tomato soup.
    • Meal Prep This Tomato and Garlic Soup: This can be made 2 days ahead. Do not add the cream, let cool slightly, cover, and chill. Rewarm before ready to eat and add the cream. This tomato soup can stay in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.


    Make this Tomato and Garlic Soup in the Instant Pot!

    I’ve been obsessed with my Instant Pot so I thought I’d try to make this easy tomato soup in the Instant Pot since that means I can just pop it in the pot and do something else without having to stir it while it simmers. This is how I make this tomato garlic soup in the Instant Pot

    • Heat oven up to 400F. Place halved tomatoes, cut side up into a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. Place it into the oven. Loosely wrap 3 heads of garlic (top sliced off) into tin foil and place it into the oven to roast. Roast for everything for 35 minutes. This is important even though I’m using the Instant Pot because it brings out the flavours of the tomatoes and garlic a lot more.
    • Once everything is done roasting, remove the garlic cloves from the head and turn it into a paste by squishing it with a knife.
    • Place the tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, basil, and vegetable stock into the Instant Pot and set it on high pressure/manual for 10 minutes. Once it’s done, let the Instant Pot naturally release for 10 minutes.
    • Use a hand blender or regular blender and blend the soup until it’s smooth and creamy. Stir in your cream before serving.
    • If you want to skip roasting the tomatoes and garlic…. not that you should be I know somethings there isn’t enough time, you can set your Instant Pot on sauté with some olive oil then cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring to keep the vegetables from burning on the bottom of the pot. Then add the salt, pepper, basil, and vegetable stock into the Instant Pot and set it on high pressure/manual for 10 minutes. Once it’s done, let the Instant Pot naturally release for 10 minutes. Blend until smooth. Stir in your cream before serving.


    Freezer Instructions

    • Do not freeze hot soup. Once your soup has cooled, pour it into a mason jar, leaving a minimum of 1 inch of space on top. Using the mason jar means there’s always a serving of soup ready to go compared to freezing a large batch in a large container.
    • When ready to use, let the soup thaw out overnight in the fridge before re-heating it. Follow glass safety instructions – the sudden change in temperature is a no-no. If you don’t want to chance anything, these plastic containers are great for soups.

    Make This Creamy Tomato Soup Whole30 Compliant

    • sub the heavy cream for unsweetened full-fat coconut cream or coconut milk to make this tomato garlic soup Whole30 compliant
    On rainy days where I want to snuggle up on the couch, my go-to soup is this very easy roasted tomato and garlic soup.

    Roast Tomato and Garlic Soup (Stovetop and Instant Pot)

    A rich and smooth delicious soup, this easy tomato garlic soup is quite flavourful and is only made with a handful of basic ingredients. On rainy days where I want to do nothing but snuggle up on the couch, this easy tomato and garlic soup is my go-to soup!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
    Total Time: 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs tomatoes, sliced in half, seeded
    • 3 heads garlic
    • olive oil
    • 4-5 cups vegetable stock
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • handful of basil
    • 1/4 cup cream

    Instructions

    Stovetop Instructions

    • Heat oven up to 400F.
    • Place halved tomatoes, cut side up into a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. Place it into the oven.
    • Loosely wrap 3 heads of garlic (top sliced off) into tin foil and place it into the oven to roast. Roast for everything for 35 minutes.
    • Once everything is done roasting, remove the garlic cloves from the head and turn it into a paste by squishing it with a knife.
    • Place the tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, basil, and vegetable stock into a pot and bring into a boil.
    • After simmering for 30-40 minutes, stirring it occasionally, transport to a blender and blend til smooth.
    • Before serving, stir in your cream

    Instant Pot Instructions

    • Heat oven up to 400F. Place halved tomatoes, cut side up into a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. Place it into the oven. Loosely wrap 3 heads of garlic (top sliced off) into tin foil and place it into the oven to roast. Roast for everything for 35 minutes. 
    • Once everything is done roasting, remove the garlic cloves from the head and turn it into a paste by squishing it with a knife.
    • Place the tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, basil, and vegetable stock into the Instant Pot and set it on high pressure/manual for 10 minutes. Once it’s done, let the Instant Pot naturally release for 10 minutes.
    • Use a hand blender or regular blender and blend the soup until it’s smooth and creamy. Stir in your cream before serving.

    Notes

    Make it vegan, dairy-free, and Whole30 compliant: sub the heavy cream for unsweetened full-fat coconut cream or coconut milk
    Tried this recipe?Did you make this recipe? I'm always so happy to hear about it! I'd love to see how it turned out. Tag me at @CarmysHungry on Instagram so I can see it! If you enjoyed the recipe, I'd really appreciate a comment with a 5 star rating! ♥

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Serving: 4servings | Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 960mg | Potassium: 632mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2610IU | Vitamin C: 37.6mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg
    Author: Carmy
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: Healthy
    Nutrition Disclaimer

    What’s your favourite soup for the cold weather?

     

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    Comments

    1. Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers says

      March 02, 2017 at 3:03 pm

      I’ve never made homemade tomato soup, but your recipe sounds so incredibly easy! I’m a big fan of broccoli cheddar soup and french onion soup…so essentially, cheesy deliciousness, haha.

      Reply
    2. abbey sharp says

      March 03, 2017 at 2:31 am

      Cream of mushroom soup or minestrone soup are delish on cold days!! This looks sooo good

      Reply
    3. Esther says

      March 03, 2017 at 2:10 pm

      I am off tomatoes right now for some health issues, but this soup makes me want to break that decision! Looks amazing!

      Reply
    4. Agness of Run Agness Run says

      March 06, 2017 at 5:24 pm

      I love healthy soups, Carmy! Great combination of ingredients!

      Reply
    5. Jacque Hastert says

      November 05, 2018 at 11:19 am

      5 stars
      This soup would be perfect for this rainy, cold, and dreary day! I will have to make up a batch this evening.

      Reply

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