Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup
This Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup is super easy to make, full of flavor, delicious and perfect comfort food for those cravings on a cold night!
Ingredients
- 3 pounds ripe vine tomatoes
- ΒΌ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium white onion
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 28 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
- 3 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- 1 quart chicken stock
Instructions
- Turn your Instant Pot to Saute.
- If your tomatoes are large, halve or quarter them, place them in the Instant Pot. Add the garlic, onions, olive oil, and salt and pepper, to the tomatoes and toss together until coated. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring often.
- Turn the Instant Pot off and add all remaining ingredients. Lock the lid, turn the steam release vent to 'sealing'.
- Set to the manual setting, for 5 minutes at High Pressure. Once time is up let the pressure drop for an additional 10-15 minutes before opening the lid.
- Blend soup using a hand blender in the pot. Add salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve with fresh basil leaves and garlic bread.
