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Homemade tomato basil soup garnished with fresh basil, cheese and croutons, presented in a bowl with a spoon beside it
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Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup is rich and comforting. The incredible flavors of tomato, sherry, butter, and cream create the perfect soup recipe done quickly in an Instant Pot!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 275kcal
Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 46 ounce bottle or can tomato juice
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 chicken bouillion cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup sherry
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • Parmesan for garnish

Instructions

  • Set your Instant Pot to saute and allow to warm.  Add butter to melt.  Add onions and cook until translucent.
  • Add the diced tomatoes and tomato juice and stir to combine.  Add in sugar, bouillion cubes, salt and pepper, then stir and lock lid in place.
  • Set cooker to manual then set timer for 3 minutes.  When timer is up set to Naturally vent then add an additional 10 minutes.
  • Stir in sherry, heavy cream, basil and parsley.  Sprinkle on parmesan if desired before serving.

Notes

  • Take Your Time with the Onions: Don't rush those onions y'all! Let them sauté until they're nice and golden.
  • Blend for Smoothness: For that crazy velvety texture, grab your trusty Vitamix or an immersion blender and blend your soup until it's smooth as silk. If you're feeling extra and want it super-duper ultra smooth, strain it after blending.
  • Taste as You Go: Don't be shy, taste your soup before adding the cream. Adjust the seasoning with a bit more salt, pepper, or sugar if needed.
  • Let It Chill: After cooking, let your soup sit for a few minutes before serving so all the flavors mingle and settle. Plus, it gives you a chance to set the table!

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1117IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.3mg