Instant Pot Tomato Soup (Quick, Creamy, and Comforting)

Tomato soup topped with bread cubes and herbs in a bowl.

Instant Pot Tomato Soup (Quick, Creamy, and Comforting)

Warm, creamy, and ready in about 30 minutes, this Instant Pot tomato soup is pure comfort in a bowl. Made with real pantry staples, it’s the perfect cozy meal for busy nights or chilly days. Serve it with grilled cheese for the ultimate homestead classic.

4.80 from 5 votes

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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 35

Servings: servings

Calories: 327kcal

Author: Carolyn Thomas

Cost: Varies

Equipment

Instant Pot or multicooker
Immersion Blender or blender

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons avocado oil or coconut oil
4 medium onions white or yellow, chopped
8 cloves garlic minced
4 medium carrots chopped or grated
2 quarts crushed tomatoes or 2-28 oz cans
6 cups chicken broth
3 Tablespoons dried basil
1.5 cups heavy cream or milk, dairy-free milk or coconut cream
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Set your Instant Pot to saute and add oil.
Saute onions and garlic until translucent.
Stir in carrots, tomatoes, broth, and basil.
Season generously with salt and black pepper.
Turn off the saute feature, return the lid to the Instant Pot with the knob turned to seal, and cook on the "Soup" setting for 15 minutes.
Once the cooking time is complete, quick-release the pressure. Once pressure is fully released, remove the lid.
Carefully transfer the soup to a blender or use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. If using a blender, return pureed soup to the pot.
With the Instant Pot on “warm,” stir in the heavy cream.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Tips for the Best Instant Pot Tomato Soup:

Use San Marzano tomatoes if you can find them. They’re meaty and rich, and they’ll take your soup to the next level.
Add fresh basil whenever possible. It brightens the flavor and gives that true homemade taste.
Blend it smooth. That creamy texture makes every spoonful satisfying and cozy.

Serving Suggestions:

This Instant Pot tomato soup pairs beautifully with:

Crispy grilled cheese sandwiches for dipping
A slice of homemade French bread, or no-knead artisan bread with butter.
Light cucumber tea sandwiches, if you want something refreshing

You can even serve it as a starter before a hearty meal like your best whole roasted chicken recipe, an easy meatloaf, or this Instant Pot macaroni and cheese recipe.

Storage Instructions:

Refrigerate cooled soup in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

If freezing, leave out the cream until you reheat it later. The soup base freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Note:

Nutrition facts are calculated based on the recipe as written and do not include salt or pepper.

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