Instant Pot Tomato Soup Recipe - Real + Vibrant (2024)

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Make the creamiest tomato soup in your Instant Pot in 30 minutes. Flavored with garlic, onions, and basil, this 7-ingredient vegetarian soup rounds out any lunch or dinner.

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There's nothing more comforting than a steaming hot bowl of silky tomato soup. Serve with a grilled cheese sandwich or a slice of Dutch Oven Bread and you have the ultimate cold-weather meal.

This classic vegetarian soup can be made in a fraction of time using the Instant Pot. Made with a few simple ingredients, this soup comes together in 30 minutes for less.

Ingredients you'll need

To get started, you'll need the following ingredients:

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  • Tomatoes: I use canned diced tomatoes in this recipe, but fresh tomatoes may also be used.
  • Vegetable broth: Use vegetable broth or water if you don't have any on hand.
  • Onion: Roughly dice the onion
  • Garlic: Roughly chop the garlic. Alternatively, use garlic powder.
  • Basil: I use dried basil in the recipe but this soup also tastes great with fresh basil. This can also be omitted.
  • Milk: I use unsweetened almond milk but you could use any type of milk, including regular dairy milk, cashew milk, and oat milk.
  • Oil: I use avocado oil but any type of oil or butter will work.
  • Salt and pepper: Added to taste and will vary based on the type of tomatoes used and whether they are fresh or canned.

How to make tomato soup in the Instant Pot

1. Sautee the onions: Press the "Sautee" button on the pressure cooker to warm oil for a minute. Add onions and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions become appear translucent.

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2. Add additional ingredients: Press "Cancel" and add the tomatoes, vegetable broth, basil, salt, and pepper.

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3. Pressure cook: Close the lid, set the valve on "sealing", and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. When finished, let the pressure release on its own for about 10 minutes before quick-releasing any remaining pressure. Carefully open the lid.

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4. Add milk and blend soup: Stir in milk. Blend soup, either using an immersion blender or a blender. Process until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning, if needed, and serve.

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Storing and reheating

To store: Cool down the soup completely before storing in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

To freeze: The soup can be stored in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw before reheating by leaving in the fridge the night before.

To reheat: Pour soup into a saucepan and warm on medium heat until the soup is hot.

Top tips and suggestions

  • Blending: If using a blender, be sure to divide and puree the soup in smaller batches to prevent overfilling the blender. I like to place a dish towel on top of the lid for extra protection.
  • Roasted tomatoes: For a deeper flavor and if you have additional time, roast the tomatoes in the oven before starting the soup.
  • Add carrots: For an extra serving of vegetables, add a cup of chopped carrots when adding the garlic and onion. They will add natural sweetness to the soup.
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Instant Pot Tomato Soup

5 from 18 votes

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Servings: 4

Calories: 46kcal

Author: Sapana Chandra

Make the creamiest tomato soup in your Instant Pot in 30 minutes. Flavored with garlic, onions, and basil, this 7-ingredient vegetarian soup rounds out any lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil, I use avocado oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 28-oz can tomatoes, diced, crushed, or whole
  • 1 cup vegetable broth, or water
  • ½ cup milk, I use unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Press the "Sautee" button on the pressure cooker to warm oil for a minute. Add onions and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions become appear translucent.

  • Press "Cancel" and add the tomatoes, vegetable broth, basil, salt, and pepper.

  • Close the lid, set the valve on "sealing", and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. When finished, let the pressure release on its own for about 10 minutes before quick-releasing any remaining pressure. Carefully open the lid.

  • Stir in milk. Either using an immersion blender or using your blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning, if needed, and serve.

Notes

  • Store: Cool down the soup completely before storing in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze: The soup can be stored in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw before reheating by leaving in the fridge the night before.
  • Reheat: Pour soup into a saucepan and warm on medium heat until the soup is hot.
  • Blending: If using a blender, be sure to divide and puree the soup in smaller batches to prevent overfilling the blender. I like to place a dish towel on top of the lid for extra protection.
  • Fresh tomatoes: If using fresh tomatoes, add an extra ½ cup or more, if needed, of vegetable broth.
  • Roasted tomatoes: For a deeper flavor and if you have additional time, roast the tomatoes in the oven before starting the soup.
  • Add carrots: For an extra serving of vegetables, add a cup of chopped carrots when adding the garlic and onion. They will add natural sweetness to the soup.

Nutrition

Calories: 46kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 529mg, Potassium: 52mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 125IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 29mg, Iron: 1mg

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

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About Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC

Sapana Chandra is a certified health coach, author of Plant Power Bowls, and founder of Real +Vibrant. Here you’ll find simply delicious vegetarian recipes with step-by-step photo instructions – recipes you’ll be excited to enjoy and share with your loved ones.

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Comments

  1. Alannah says

    When freezing the soup, do you add the milk or do you add the milk when thawing?Instant Pot Tomato Soup Recipe - Real + Vibrant (13)

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    • Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says

      I add it when cooking to soup, before freezing it!

      Reply

  2. z says

    my husband and toddler loved this! thank you ☺️Instant Pot Tomato Soup Recipe - Real + Vibrant (14)

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  3. Mary says

    Made this today. It was so easy to prepare and totally delicious. I didn’t use any oil, salt or pepper. Definitely will be making again. Thanks!Instant Pot Tomato Soup Recipe - Real + Vibrant (15)

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    • Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says

      That makes me so happy to hear, Mary! So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

  4. Elaine says

    This soup looks like it's nobody's business! 🙂 Delicious, colorful and absolutely inviting. Can't wait to have a big bowl of it in front of me!Instant Pot Tomato Soup Recipe - Real + Vibrant (16)

    Reply

  5. Emese says

    I love tomato soup in every way. This looks really simple and quick. Perfect for busy weeknights.Instant Pot Tomato Soup Recipe - Real + Vibrant (17)

    Reply

  6. Katie says

    Made this for the family and it was a hit!Instant Pot Tomato Soup Recipe - Real + Vibrant (18)

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  7. Erika says

    I love tomato soup, and I can't wait to try it in the Instant Pot!Instant Pot Tomato Soup Recipe - Real + Vibrant (19)

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  8. Tammy says

    Mmmm looks so creamy and delicious! You can't top homemade tomato soup. Craving soup and sandwich right now ;DInstant Pot Tomato Soup Recipe - Real + Vibrant (20)

    Reply

    • Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says

      Thanks, Tammy!

      Reply

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