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Instant Pot Tomato Soup
4.9 from 267 votes

Instant Pot Tomato Soup

This Instant Pot Tomato Soup combines Vidalia onions, carrots, garlic, canned tomatoes, and fresh basil to create a smooth, richly flavored soup. It's cooked under pressure to meld and soften the ingredients quickly, then pureed for a creamy texture without adding cream. The seasoning with oregano and optional sugar balances acidity, resulting in a comforting, well-rounded tomato soup that can be adjusted in thickness and flavor after blending.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 137 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 vidalia onion diced
  • 3 carrot large, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
  • 28 oz tomato canned, crushed or diced
  • 1 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 1-2 tsp sugar (optional)
  • 1 TBSP tomato paste
  • ¼ cup fresh basil plus extra to garnish, chopped, or 1/2-1 TBSP dried basil
  • ¼ tsp oregano dried
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Switch your pressure cooker to the SAUTE function and sauté onion in 1 TBSP oil for 3-5 minutes, until edges are golden and tender. Add garlic at very end and cook 30 seconds more while stirring.
  2. To deglaze any browned bits of onion from the pot, add vegetable broth and  scrape with spatula. (This adds flavor to the broth and helps prevent the IP's auto-shutoff "burn" feature.)
  3. Add chopped carrots, seasoning (salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and optional sugar) along with canned tomatoes and tomato paste.
  4. Set to HIGH pressure for 15 minutes and allow to come to pressure, allowing a natural pressure release for about 10 minutes.
  5. Use a hand held immersion blender to puree until fabulously smooth. 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. Additional broth can be added for a thinner soup and 3-4 ounces of cream cheese or heavy cream can be added (after cooking) for a creamy soup. Simply add extra spices to compensate for any additions and taste as you go. Easy peasy!
  7. Serve piping hot with a melty grilled cheese sandwich and enjoy!

Notes

  • Adding cream cheese or heavy cream after pressure cooking creates a creamier soup texture.
  • Vegan creamy alternatives such as cashew cream or coconut milk can be blended in for a dairy-free version.
  • Adjust thickness after blending by adding more broth or tomato to suit your preference.
  • Garnish with fresh basil or serve with croutons or garlic parmesan roasted chickpeas for added texture.

Nutrition Information

Calories 137kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 8335IU (167%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 94mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137

% Daily Value*

Calories 137kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 8335IU 167%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 94mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%

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