Rustic Spanish Tomato and Garlic Soup with Sherry
A silky, warm soup made by roasting ripe tomatoes and garlic, then blended with sherry and fresh herbs for a comforting Spanish classic. This spanish-inspired soups ready in about 55 minutes pairs quartered ripe tomatoes, whole, unpeeled garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 800 g, quartered ripe tomatoes
- 6 whole, unpeeled garlic cloves
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium, chopped onion
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 4, for serving crusty bread slices
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place 800 g quartered ripe tomatoes and 6 whole unpeeled garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and roast for 30 minutes until tomatoes soften and garlic skins darken.
- Step 2: While roasting, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium chopped onion and sauté for 6-7 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Step 3: Remove roasted tomatoes and garlic from oven. When garlic is cool enough, squeeze cloves out of their skins into the pot with onions. Add roasted tomatoes including their juices.
- Step 4: Pour in 3 cups vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Step 5: Using an immersion blender, carefully puree the soup until smooth and creamy. Stir in 1/4 cup dry sherry and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, simmer another 3 minutes.
- Step 6: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot with 4 slices crusty bread on the side.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Rustic Spanish Tomato and Garlic Soup with Sherry take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (10 min prep + 45 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Rustic Spanish Tomato and Garlic Soup with Sherry?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep quartered ripe tomatoes from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Rustic Spanish Tomato and Garlic Soup with Sherry?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Rustic Spanish Tomato and Garlic Soup with Sherry for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Rustic Spanish Tomato and Garlic Soup with Sherry?
Spanish soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Quick weeknight dinner that felt fancy. The garlic aroma made the whole house smell like Barcelona!
- ★★★★★
This soup is pure Spanish magic! The sherry depth with fresh tomatoes made my family beg for the recipe.
- ★★★★☆
Made it for dinner guests—everyone loved it! Just needed to reduce the sherry next time to avoid alcohol flavor.
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