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Instant Pot Tomato Soup: Best Easy Creamy Recipe

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Instant Pot Tomato Soup is a rich creamy homemade comfort food made with tomatoes, onion, garlic, broth, and herbs. Perfect for quick dinners, cozy lunches, meal prep, and serving with grilled cheese sandwiches.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cans crushed tomatoes (28 oz total)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan optional
  • 1 tablespoon butter optional

Instructions

  1. Set Instant Pot to sauté mode.
  2. Add oil or butter and cook onion until softened.
  3. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, sugar, salt, pepper, basil, and oregano.
  5. Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  6. Allow natural release for 10 minutes.
  7. Quick release remaining pressure carefully.
  8. Blend soup until smooth.
  9. Stir in cream, Parmesan, or butter if desired.
  10. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use high quality canned tomatoes for best flavor.
  • Add cream after pressure cooking.
  • Freeze before adding dairy for best results.
  • Use coconut milk for dairy free version.
  • Serve with grilled cheese for classic pairing.
  • Store leftovers up to 4 days refrigerated.
  • Blend longer for extra silky texture.
  • Add chili flakes for spicy version.

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