Easy Instant Pot Tomato Soup (Creamy and Easy) - Recipes From A Pantry (2024)

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Creamy, hearty and so comforting, Instant Pot Tomato Soup is made from pantry staples and is healthy dump and start recipe that is made absolutely no oil at all.

Suitable for gluten free, low carb, paleo, keto, vegan, and Whole 30 diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.

This incredibly easy to make Instant Pot Tomato Soup is thick and utterly luxurious, yet it is made with just a few everyday pantry staples and minimal prep. This household favorite is made in minutes with a secret ingredient makes that makes it irresistible.

Nothing beats homemade soup when you need a comforting, simple and affordable meal and Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Soup surpasses the canned alternative in both flavor and nutritional value. Made with fresh ingredients, homemade tomato soup doesn’t have additives or sneaky ingredients so it tastes great and is good for you too.

And adding in my secret ingredient – aka some almond butter – makes this soup so creamy and velvety. It’s ideal for lunch or dinner and perfect for serving with grilled cheese. But you can also serve it up with some crusty bread or a side salad for a quick and easy supper or a cozy winter weekend brunch.

And since it is made with absolutely no oil at all, it is just the thing for those following a healthy eating plan. Just like Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup, Instant Pot Lentil Soup and Instant Pot Ginger Spinach Soup, pressure cooker tomato soup is easy and good for you.

Why Make This Recipe

• It’s so easy and affordable – It’s incredibly simple to prepare using affordable pantry ingredients with just 5 minutes of prep.
• It’s a family favorite– The whole family will love this comfort food classic!
• It’s filling – This soup makes a hearty and comforting main dish packed with healthy ingredients.

Ingredient Notes

• Canned Tomatoes –Using canned tomatoes means you can make this all year round. Use the best quality tomatoes that you can. Feel free to use crushed tomatoes.
• Green onions –Using green onion or scallions helps this cook quickly. Use onion powder too if you prefer.
• Vegetable broth –can be traded out for other broths or stocks you have on hand, which could change the overall dish taste.
• Basil – the classic addition. Use fresh basil for the best results, but dried basil works too.
• Seasoning – this soup gets its great base from garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, salt and ground black pepper. Feel free to use fresh, minced or dried equivalents and add more or less to your taste.
• Balsamic vinegar –Adds a good depth of flavor to this soup. Don’t skip it.
• Almond butter – use smooth almond butter.
• Olive oil –I prefer to use extra virgin olive oil, but you could use avocado oil or whatever you have on hand.
• Optional topping – toasted almonds add flavor and crunch.

How To Make Instant Pot Tomato Soup

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Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

1. Add all of the ingredients to the Instant Pot insert.
2. Place lid on the Instant Pot, lock, and turn the valve to the sealing position.
3. Select Pressure Cook or Manual, high pressure for 5 minutes.
4. When finished, naturally release the pressure.
5. Allow soup to cool, then stir and serve as is, or if you prefer a smoother soup, puree the soup by using either an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a regular blender to puree.
6. Dish up into bowls and top with toasted nuts (if desired), and serve.

How to Make Stovetop Tomato Soup

1. Add all ingredients to a large pot.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a rolling simmer and simmer, stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes until thick.
3. Serve as is, or blend using either an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender.
4. Dish up the homemade tomato soup into bowls, top with toasted nuts (if desired) and serve.

Expert Tips

• Opt for canned whole tomatoes or crushed tomatoes of good quality, preferably without added sugars or excessive sodium.
• If using whole canned tomatoes, you will need to blend the soup.
• Canned tomatoes can be acidic, so balance the flavor with a pinch of sugar. Taste and adjust as needed.
• While you can prepare this with water, vegetable or chicken broth add depth to the soup. This complements the canned tomatoes and elevates the overall flavor.
• Add more stock if you want a thinner soup, and less stock if you prefer it thicker.
• Use an immersion blender directly in the Instant Pot or transfer the soup in batches to a blender. Exercise caution to avoid hot splatters, and blend until you reach the desired consistency.
• Cook time listed does not include the time it takes for Instant Pot to come up to pressure or for the pressure to release.

Delicious Variations

• Vary the herbs – Basil is a classic compliment to tomato soup but you can use fresh cilantro or sage instead. Try using thyme, oregano or even dill for a slightly different flavor.
• Vary the tomatoes – Add in some sun-dried tomatoes or their paste to add a little extra flavor.
• Vary the spices – Experiment with adding some curry powder, cumin or coriander to add a spicy depth of flavor.
• Add a bit of sweetness – feel free to add a pinch of sugar or some maple syrup or honey to taste. This can help balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
• Add extra heat– a dash of hot sauce, chipotle, red pepper flakes or cayenne will add that little extra heat if you prefer.
• Add more bulk – you can add finely diced onions and carrots to the soup to add more body.
• Make creamier – Add coconut milk for extra creaminess. If not vegan you can add in some heavy cream or half and half cream.
• Add cheese – Grated parmesan, cheddar or cream cheese is a great addition if not vegan.

Prep and Storage

• Store – Make ahead, cool and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freeze – Transfer into these very handy ziplock bags. Squeeze out all the extra air and seal the bags. Label the bags and then lay them flat in thefreezer for up to 3 months.
• Thaw – Thaw overnight in the fridge. For a faster thaw, you can place the soup into a microwave and thaw according to the microwave’s instructions.
• Reheat – Transfer thawed tomato soup into a microwave-safe bowl and reheat in a microwave. Or reheat in a saucepan over low to medium heat.

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Serve with

• For the ultimate comfort food combination, serve a bowl of this with a crunchy Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich or regular grilled cheese sandwiches. Or, pair up this with a Perfect Instant Pot Baked Potato or Crispy Potato Wedges.
• And if not vegan, this with Frozen Air Fryer Pizza, Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings, and Crunchy Healthy Turkey Salad is just lovely alongside a bowl of this.

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• Immersion blender or blender.
• A saucepan if you want to cook it on the stove.
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Weight Watchers Points

• A serving of this cozy Tomato Soup Instant Pot made with almond butter contains 2Blue Plan Points.
• But if you omit the almond butter, it contains 0Blue Plan SmartPoints.

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