Instant Pot Tomato Soup: A Delicious and Easy Recipe for All Tomato Lovers
Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 medium-sized onion, diced
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 3 pounds fresh tomatoes, chopped
– 1 cup vegetable broth
– 1 teaspoon sugar
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
– 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Turn on the Instant Pot to the sauté mode, then heat the olive oil. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until they become translucent.
2. Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Pour in the vegetable broth, sugar, salt, black pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if desired). Give it a good stir to combine all the ingredients.
4. Close the Instant Pot lid and make sure the valve is set to the sealing position.
5. Select the manual/pressure cook setting and set the timer for 10 minutes on high pressure.
6. Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then carefully turn the valve to the venting position to release any remaining pressure.
7. Open the Instant Pot lid and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
8. Stir in the heavy cream until well incorporated.
9. Serve the tomato soup hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Cooking Time and Serving Size:
– The estimated cooking time for this Instant Pot tomato soup is approximately 25 minutes, including prep time and natural pressure release.
– This recipe yields about 4-6 servings, depending on the portion size.
Enjoy the comforting and delicious Instant Pot tomato soup, perfect for any time of the year!