The Best Tomato Basil Soup -Instant Pot

There is something sooo good about a tomato basil soup that offers comfort, warmth, and satisfies the taste buds….. mmhmm. Making this soup in the Instant Pot is a no-brainer. What is better than having a meal ready in under 15 minutes. It’s one of those dump-and-go recipes that require little to no time. This recipe is a quick, simple, and amazingly delicious recipe that goes perfectly with a grilled cheese sandwich or toasted croutons. I am so happy to recreate and share my favorite restaurant-quality soup recipe and share it with you all. Trust me you will love it!

If you love tomato basil soup, you will definitely like this recipe. You can easily make this recipe with pantry items or fresh ingredients. It is also a great way to utilize extra tomatoes in your refrigerator. The soup freezes really well. Just make a large batch ahead of time and freeze it for later. The best part is you can easily make this soup with pantry items such as canned tomatoes or dried basil, boxed stock or use fresh ingredients. I love to use organic creamy vegetable stock as the base to add depth to the soup in terms of taste and texture.

The final touch is adding whipping cream as it will add to the creaminess. For a healthier version use coconut milk instead. I highly recommend using full fat coconut milk for the best results. This can be served as a side dish to your main entree or can be a meal itself when served with grilled cheese sandwiches or croutons. You can find the recipe card below or watch the video. Be sure to read through the cooking tips at the end of the recipe card.

Watch Us Make Tomato Basil Soup

Tomato Basil Soup – Instant Pot

It only takes a few simple ingredients to prepare this super delicious, rich and creamy soup. This is a great comfort food item and can be enjoyed in any season. Oh and adding garlic roasted croutons gives a little kick to soup. Enjoy!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 13 minutes mins

Pressure Cook 6 minutes mins

Total Time 18 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Equipment

• Instant Pot
• Hand Blender or Regular Blender

Ingredients

  

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion diced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cups broth or water vegetable broth preferred
• 2 cans diced tomatoes 14 oz unsalted or 6-8 fresh tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
• 1/2 tbsp dry basil
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 tbsp tomato paste optional

Instructions

 

• Turn on saute mode.
• Add 1/2 medium sized onion and saute until it becomes translucent. (approx 3 minutes)
• Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and saute until fragrant. (about 30 seconds)
• Add 2 cups of broth. I used the vegan protein broth. You may use any vegetable or chicken broth. See notes below if using water.
• Add 2 cans of diced tomato (unsalted) or fresh 6-8 diced tomatoes.
• Cancel saute mode. Cover the lid and turn the valve to seal.
• Pressure cook on 6 mins high. Once the cycle ends, do quick release.
• When the pin drops, open the lid and stir the mixture completely.
• Blend the contents with a hand blender or regular blender.
• Add 1/2 tbsp of dry basil. Crush it in the palm of your hands to release the flavors.
• Add 1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream.
• Let it simmer for a few minutes and then serve with grilled cheese or croutons.

Stove Top Instructions

• In a saucepan, melt butter and olive oil. Add onion and cook until translucent.
• Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and saute until fragrant. (about 30 seconds)
• Add 3-4 cups of broth. I used the vegan protein broth. You may use any vegetable or chicken broth. See notes below if using water.
• Add 2 cans of diced tomato (unsalted) or fresh 6-8 diced tomatoes.
• Allow it to cook for 30 minutes. Keep an eye on the consistency and add more water/broth if needed.
• Blend the contents with a hand blender or regular blender.
• Add 1/2 tbsp of dry basil. Crush it in the palm of your hands to release the flavors.
• Add 1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream.
• Let it simmer for a few minutes and then serve with grilled cheese or croutons.

Video

https://youtu.be/XAaznr1flEU

Notes

• I used the vegan protein broth by Sam’s Choice. It has a creamy legume base which adds great texture and flavor to the soup. 
• If you don’t have broth on hand, you may use water but you will need to add more salt, spices and additional vegetables as the broth has these things included.
  • recommendations: 
    • Spices: oregano, thyme and black pepper (1/2 tsp each)
    • Salt to taste
• For fresh onions and tomatoes, make sure you dice them up into small pieces. It’s easier to blend diced with a blender.
• If you don’t have a hand blender, you can also pour out the contents in your regular blender.
• You may also add 1 tbsp of sugar to tone down the acidic taste of the tomatoes.
• This recipe serves 2-4 people and can also be doubled.

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