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    Published: Nov 3, 2019 by Kemi · This post may contain affiliate links

    Instant Pot Tomato Soup

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    This easy instant pot tomato soup is comforting, full of flavour, healthy and delicious. It's vegetarian, gluten free and quick to make..what's not to love about this instant pot tomato soup recipe? Don't worry if you don't have instant pot, I have included stovetop recipe and you can also make this in any pressure cooker.

    Instant pot tomato soup

    The winter season is upon us and it's time to bring out the soup recipes. This instant pot tomato soup recipe is one of the easiest soups you will make. You need few ingredients and it takes just 20 minutes to cook in the instant pot pressure cooker. If you are new to instant pot, check out my post on How to use instant pot . It's a simple guide to getting started with your IP.

    Instant Pot Tomato Soup

    This instant pot tomato soup is dairy free, healthy and a delicious way to get in your five a day. With homemade tomato soup, you know exactly what's in it, you are able to control the ingredients, salt level and preservation of the soup.
    This soup takes just 20 minutes to cook and make use of few ingredients so why not homemade tomato soup? You can even make in large batch and freeze for later.

    Instant pot tomato soup garnished with crushed peppers and basil

    Ingredients for instant pot tomato soup

    For this delicious tomato soup, you will need these ingredients :

    Tomatoes - This tomato soup is made with fresh tomatoes however you can substitute for canned tomatoes.

    Olive oil - To sautee onions and garlic

    Onion

    Garlic

    Carrot

    Chicken broth or Vegetable stock for Vegan

    Basil leaves - Fresh

    Italian seasoning - check out my homemade Italian seasoning recipe . This can be substituted with Oregano and dried basil.

    Black pepper

    Sugar

    Crushed chillies - (Optional)

    How to make instant pot tomato soup

    This is the easiest tomato soup recipe. Let me take you through the steps:
    1) Set the instant pot to sautee function then add olive oil in the inner pot of the instant pot.

    2) Add garlic and onion then sautee for 2 minutes. To avoid burning or sticking to the inner pot, you can add few tablespoons of water in to sautee.

    step by step shots of tomato soup

    3) Add in carrot, tomatoes, black pepper, Italian seasoning, sugar, chicken broth and fresh basil.

    4) Cancel (put off) sautee function and cover the instant pot with the IP lid. Turn the valve in sealing position and set to manual pressure cook for 7 minutes.

    5) Do 7 minutes natural pressure release then open the instant pot. Use immersion blender or blender to smoothly blend the soup.

    6) Taste and adjust for seasoning and salt and this basil tomato soup is ready to be enjoyed.

    Delicious, comforting soup.

    Stovetop tomato soup

    1) Add olive oil in a pan then add garlic and onion. Sautee for 2 minutes or till soft before adding carrot.

    2) Add in tomatoes, black pepper, crushed chillies (optional), Italian seasoning, fresh basil, sugar and chicken broth. Leave to cook for 20 minutes.

    3) Take off heat and puree with immersion blender or traditional blender.

    4) Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

    Roasted tomato soup recipe

    For roasted tomato soup, cut fresh tomatoes into two, arrange on baking sheet lined oven tray and roast in the oven for 20 minutes. You can also roast on open fire.

    After roasting the peppers, follow the cooking steps for Instant pot or stovetop method.

    What to eat tomato soup with

    Tomato soup can be enjoyed on it's own, it can serve as perfect dip with chunks of toasted bread. You can also serve with :

    Grilled cheese sandwich

    Croutons

    Toasted bagel

    serve instant pot tomato soup with grilled bread

    Frequently asked questions

    What type of tomatoes should i use?

    It's best to use ripe, juicy fresh tomatoes You can use heirloom tomatoes, vine tomatoes, plum tomatoes, you can also use canned tomatoes in the absence of fresh tomatoes.

    Do yo need to peel tomatoes for soup?

    There's no need to peel the tomatoes.

    Can i add tomato puree in tomato soup

    Yes you can add a tablespoon of tomato puree in this recipe.

    Can i use canned tomatoes ?

    Yes you can use canned plum tomatoes or canned chopped tomatoes. Follow the same step as detailed in recipe card.

    How to store tomato soup

    Leftover tomato soup may be frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze, store in airtight freezer safe container or freezer bags, label and put in the freezer. When needed, defrost before reheating.

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    serve instant pot tomato soup with grilled bread
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    Instant pot tomato soup

    This easy instant pot tomato soup is comforting, full of flavour, healthy and delicious. It's vegetarian, gluten free and quick to make..what's not to love about this instant pot tomato soup recipe? Don't worry if you don't have instant pot, I have included stovetop recipe and you can also make this in any pressure cooker.
    Prep Time6 minutes mins
    Cook Time7 minutes mins
    natural pressure release7 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American, British
    Keyword: instant pot tomato basil soup, instant pot tomato soup, pressure cooker tomato soup, tomato soup
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 110kcal
    Cost: £3

    Equipment

    • Instant pot pressure cooker
    • blender

    Ingredients

    • 800 g Tomatoes
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 large onion chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 large carrot sliced
    • 1.5 cups chicken broth Vegetable stock for vegan
    • 1 handful basil leaves
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 1 teaspoon crushed peppers optional
    • Salt

    Instructions

    • Set the instant pot to sautee function then add olive oil in the inner pot of the
      instant pot.
    • Add garlic and onion then sautee for 2 minutes.
      To avoid burning or sticking to the inner pot, you can add few tablespoons of
      water in to sautee.
    • Add in carrot, tomatoes, black pepper, Italian seasoning, sugar, chicken broth and fresh basil.
    • Cancel (put off) sautee function and cover
      the instant pot with the IP lid. Turn the valve in sealing position and set to
      manual pressure cook for 7 minutes.
    • Do 7 minutes natural pressure release then open
      the instant pot. Use immersion blender or traditional blender to smoothly blend the soup.
    • Taste and adjust for seasoning and salt and this basil tomato soup is ready to be enjoyed.

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    Notes

    It's best to use ripe, juicy fresh tomatoes You can use heirloom tomatoes, vine tomatoes, plum tomatoes, you can also use canned tomatoes in the absence of fresh tomatoes.
    Leftover tomato soup may be frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze, store in airtight freezer safe container or freezer bags, label and put in the freezer. When needed, defrost before reheating
    Calories and cost are estimates only.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 110kcal

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    1. Deborah Roland says

      December 07, 2019 at 8:58 pm

      5 stars
      This is an amazing recipe.... I tried it today and all I can say is I finally found my favourite soup🙌🙌🙌

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      • Kemi says

        December 18, 2019 at 6:43 pm

        Glad to read this. Thank you so much for the feedback.

        Reply

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