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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
Cook Time 13 minutes
Pressure Cook 6 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
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.

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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.