Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Soup with Crispy Parmesan Chickpeas

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    335 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    American

Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Soup with Crispy Parmesan Chickpeas

We’re loving this quick and easy Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Soup with Crispy Parmesan Chickpeas! No pressure cooker? No problem! Stove-top instructions also available in the post below. Vegetarian + GF

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Ingredients

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  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 TBSP olive oil or avocado oil
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 15 oz can diced fire roasted tomatoes extra as desired
  • 1 TBSP tomato paste
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 TBSP dried basil or to taste
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp sugar optional*
  • ¼ tsp oregano
  • 3 oz cream cheese or heavy cream (add to taste)
  • salt and pepper to taste

CRISPY PARMESAN CHICKPEAS

  • 15 oz can chickpeas
  • 1 TBSP  extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 TBSP finely grated Parmesan cheese approx. 1/2 oz
  • ½ tsp  garlic powder
  • ½ tsp lemon zest
  • ½ tsp  sea salt
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
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Instructions

FOR THE SOUP

  1. Switch your pressure cooker to the saute funtion and sauté onion in 1 TBSP oil for 3-5 minutes, until edges are golden and brown.
  2. Next add garlic and sauté for a minute more to bring out the flavor.
  3. Add seasoning (salt, oregano, basil, and (optional) sugar) along with carrots, tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and broth.
  4. Set to high pressure for 15 minutes and allow to come to pressure, allowing a natural pressure release.
  5. Add your cream cheese and puree using a hand held immersion blender until fabulously smooth and bisque-like. You can also blend the soup, in two batches, in your blender or food processor.
  6. Lastly, give the soup a taste and adjust broth/tomato/seasoning to taste, adding any extra of whatever you prefer to get your ideal thickness and flavor. 
  7. Add all your roasted chickpeas on top (and a sprinkle of parmesan if you're feeling cheesy) and dive in!

FOR THE CHICKPEAS

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400°F
  2. Drain the chickpeas in a colander or sieve and rinse well.
  3. Pat the chickpeas very dry with a clean dishtowel or paper towels. The drier the chickpeas, the crispier your end result. If you have time, leave them to air-dry for a few minutes, and remove any chickpea skins that come off while drying.
  4. Toss the chickpeas with olive oil and salt until all your little chicka-peas are coated, then arrange in an even layer on a baking sheet.  
  5. Roast on the center rack for 20 to 25 minutes until crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. Stir or shake the pan of chickpeas at the 10 minute mark for even crispiness.
  6. While still hot from the oven, toss the chickpeas with the spices and parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Yields approx. 2 large bowls or 4 one-cup servings.
  • * I add a pinch of sugar to my tomato soup to help cut the natural acidity of the tomatoes. My husband requests this little addition a lot. The carrots and cream cheese also help, so if needed feel free to skip the sugar and add a little extra carrot/cream to the mix, to taste.
  • These are the electric pressure cooker instructions. For stove top instructions, see blog post below.
  • electric pressure cooker
  • Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 335kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 1807mg (75%) Potassium 775mg (22%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 9038IU (181%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 167mg (17%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 335 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 335kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 1807mg 75%
Potassium 775mg 16%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 9038IU 181%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 167mg 17%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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