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Creamy Tomato Soup (Instant Pot & Stovetop)

Nov 29, 2022. by Bhavana Patil. 4 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Soup is a delicious and comforting soup recipe made with fresh tomatoes, carrots, bell pepper, onion, basil, garnished with cream, and served with crunchy croutons making a perfect lunch/dinner!

instant pot tomato soup served in a bowl topped with cream and bread croutons and tomato and bread croutons on the side

Tomato soups are generally served as an appetizer in India at Indian restaurants and can be served warm or cold. Tomato soup is quite popular around the world and has different variations. This creamy tomato soup is our favorite family soup and is easy to make in a pressure cooker.

Today I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT. You can use any equivalent electric pressure cooker like Mealthy Multipot.

Jump to:
  • Ingredients for Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
  • Why You'll Love this Instant Pot Tomato Soup Recipe
  • How to Make the Best Tomato Soup in Instant Pot
  • Stovetop Pot Method
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Tips to Make the Best Tomato Soup
  • Variations
  • How To Store Tomato Basil Soup
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Tomato Recipes
  • More Instant Pot Soup Recipes
  • Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Soup

Ingredients for Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

  • Tomatoes: use fresh, ripened, and juicy tomatoes for the best taste, flavor, and color to the soup. Roma tomatoes or Red Vine Tomatoes work best. You can also use canned fire-roasted or diced tomatoes.
  • Vegetables: I used carrots, red bell pepper, onions, garlic. These veggies can be diced or finely chopped.
  • Olive oil (or Butter): use either olive oil (or unsalted butter) for the best flavor.
  • Vegetable broth (or water): use low-sodium vegetable broth to reduce salt content. If you don't have one, you can use water.
  • Basil: you can use either 2 teaspoons of dried basil or 2-3 tablespoons of fresh roughly torn basil.
  • Toppings: Fresh basil, Bread Croutons, Shredded Cheese – Parmesan, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Cream, or any combination of these.
INSTANT POT CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Why You'll Love this Instant Pot Tomato Soup Recipe

  • Ready in just 30 minutes.
  • Tangy, slightly sweet, with basil flavor.
  • Thick, creamy, and warming
  • Healthy soup with hidden veggies.
  • Comfort food for a cool weather
  • One-pot recipe.
  • Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Low-carb and can be made Vegan.

How to Make the Best Tomato Soup in Instant Pot

Firstly, press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Next, add Olive oil (or butter) and once it's hot, add bay leaf and minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds.

Next, add onions and saute until they soften.

step to saute the aromatics collage

Then add carrots, red bell pepper, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth (water), black pepper powder, and salt. The carrot adds creamy texture, sweetness, and brings bright color to the dish.

Red bell pepper gives a nice smoky flavor and color to the soup. But it's optional. You can also use celery for this recipe.

step to add the carrots, tomatoes and vegetable broth collage

Close the lid securely, and turn the vent to "SEALING". Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL (High Pressure) setting and set the cooking time to 6 minutes.

When the instant pot beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally before removing the lid.

Remove the Bay leaf and puree the soup until smooth using an immersion blender. ( Or transfer the mixture to a high-speed blender in batches and puree until smooth).

Then strain the puree using a fine mesh sieve and discard the residue, but this step is optional.

Add dried basil, black pepper powder, heavy cream (or milk or half and a half), and stir well. It is entirely up to you which of these three you want to use; remember that the higher the fat content, the creamier the soup. Adjust seasoning at this stage.

step to puree the soup and add herbs collage

If you think the soup is too thick, you can add water or milk and simmer it for 2 minutes.

Serve this Instant pot cream of tomato soup hot and top with bread croutons and a drizzle of heavy cream.

tomato soup in instant pot insert

Stovetop Pot Method

  • Follow the same steps as above for Stovetop, instead of pressure cooking here, you can cover the pot and simmer until the tomatoes, and other vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes, and blend.

Serving Suggestions

Creamy Tomato soup makes a perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas Holiday appetizer or first course. Serve with:

  • Bread: Homemade bread like garlic bread, veg chili cheese toast, or focaccia.
  • Salads: Pair this soup with a light salad like avocado cucumber salad, or mango bean salad.
  • Sandwich: Pair with a grilled cheese sandwich, or spinach corn sandwich.
  • Pasta: You can pair it with fettuccini aldredo, or mac and cheese.

Tips to Make the Best Tomato Soup

  • Dice Veggies into the same size: Dice the tomatoes and other veggies roughly the same size (about 1-inch cubes) for even cooking.
  • Saute the Aromatics: Be sure to sauté the aromatics, like onion and garlic, in a little olive oil or butter first, it will help to elevate the soup flavors.
  • Canned Tomatoes: You can also use canned diced, or crushed tomatoes instead of fresh ones.
  • Roasting Tomatoes: You can also roast the fresh tomatoes in the oven or air fryer before using them in the soup.

Variations

  • Extra Creamy Texture: For a richer, creamy tomato soup, I have added heavy cream to the soup. You can substitute it with cream cheese, sour cream, greek yogurt, or Parmesan cheese.
  • Vegan: You can substitute heavy cream with coconut cream, full-fat coconut milk, or almond milk to make vegan tomato soup.
  • Herbs: If you don't have basil, try adding different dried or fresh herbs like Italian seasoning, thyme, chives, etc.
  • Other Veggies: You can also add diced celery, and beetroot to this soup to make it extra nutritious.

How To Store Tomato Basil Soup

  • Make ahead: This soup is great for meal prepping. You can make it a day before and store it in the refrigerator.
  • Refrigerator: Leftovers will keep for up to 2-3 days in the refrigerator when stored in an airtight container.
  • Freezer: Once soup cools down, transfer it into freezer-resistant containers or Ziploc freezer bags and freeze for up to 2 months without adding the heavy cream/milk. Add dairy (cream or milk) just before serving. This is because soup with dairy does not freeze well.
  • Reheat: Reheat the soup in a microwave oven or stovetop on medium-low heat until warmed through. If frozen, Defrost the soup in the fridge overnight, then reheat it on the stovetop or microwave until smooth again. Add the cream (or milk) just before serving, and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

No Cream Tomato Soup

Don't worry if you are on a weight loss goal or ran out of cream! You can still enjoy a bowl of this Tomato Soup to warm you!
You can substitute the heavy cream for milk, almond milk, coconut milk, or vegetable broth. You can also whisk in 1.5 tablespoons of cornstarch to water and add slurry to the soup, in the end, to add more body to the soup.

Vegan Tomato Soup

To make a Vegan cream of tomato soup recipe, replace the milk/heavy cream with coconut, almond, or cashew milk/cream.

What is the best kind of tomato to use?

Both fresh and canned tomatoes work well in this soup. But I prefer making it with fresh tomatoes. Roma, San Marzano, or Red Vine Tomatoes varieties are great options for this recipe.

If your Tomatoes are too Tart

I have made this recipe with heavy cream, which is optional. However, sometimes the tomatoes can be very tart (depending on the variety), so adding extra cream or ½ teaspoon of sugar can help smooth out the flavor.

Can you Freeze Tomato Soup?

Yes, you can freeze this soup, assuming you followed my directions. I would recommend freezing the tomato and broth puree, then when you are reheating it, stir in the milk or cream.
Once soup cools down, transfer it into freezer-resistant containers or Ziploc freezer bags and freeze for up to 2 months.
Just an important note here. Add dairy (cream or milk) just before serving. This is because soup with dairy does not freeze well.

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Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Soup served in a bowl with bread croutons and cream on top

Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Soup

Bhavana Patil
Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Soup is delicious and comforting soup made with fresh tomatoes, carrots, bell pepper, onion, herbs and garnished with cream.
4.92 from 12 votes
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Servings: 4
Calories : 285
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
Prep Time : 5 minutes
Cook Time : 20 minutes
Total Time : 25 minutes

Equipment

  • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 5 large tomatoes (about 3 cups)
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 large carrot diced (about ½ cup)
  • ½ medium red bell pepper diced (about ½ cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil)
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • 2 teaspoon dried basil (or 2 tablespoon of fresh basil chopped)
  • salt + black pepper powder to taste
  • 2 cups vegetable broth (or water)
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (or milk or half and half)

Garnish:

  • few bread croutons
  • extra cream

Instructions
 

Instant Pot Method:

  • Firstly, press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Next, add Olive oil (or butter) and once it's hot, add bay leaf and minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Next, add onions and saute until they soften.
    step to saute the aromatics collage
  • Then add carrots, red bell pepper, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth (water), black pepper powder, and salt. Carrot adds creamy texture, sweetness and brings bright color to the dish.
  • Red bell pepper gives a nice smoky flavor and color to the soup. But it's optional. You can also use celery for this recipe.
    step to add the carrots, tomatoes and vegetable broth collage
  • Close the lid securely, and turn the vent to "SEALING". Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL (High Pressure) setting and set the cooking time to 6 minutes.
    When the instant pot beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally before removing the lid.
  • Remove the Bay leaf and puree the soup until smooth using an immersion blender. ( Or transfer the mixture to a traditional blender in batches and puree until smooth).
    Then strain the puree using fine mesh sieve and discard the residue, but this step is optional.
  • Add dried basil, black pepper powder, heavy cream (or milk or half and a half), and stir well. It is entirely up to you which of these three you want to use; remember that the higher the fat content, the creamier the soup. Adjust seasoning at this stage.
    step to puree the soup and add herbs collage
  • If you think the soup is too thick, you can add water or milk and simmer it for 2 minutes.
    tomato soup in instant pot insert
  • Serve hot and top with croutons and a drizzle of heavy cream.
    Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Soup served in a bowl with bread croutons and cream on top

Stovetop Pot Method:

  • Follow the same steps as above for STOVETOP, instead of pressure cooking here we have to cover the pot and simmer until the tomatoes and other vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes and blend.

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Notes

I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT.
 

Tips to Make the Best Tomato Soup

  • Dice Veggies into the same size: Dice the tomatoes and other veggies roughly the same size (about 1-inch cubes) for even cooking.
  • Saute the Aromatics: Be sure to sauté the aromatics, like onion and garlic, in a little olive oil or butter first, it will help to elevate the soup flavors.
  • Canned Tomatoes: You can also use canned diced, or crushed tomatoes instead of fresh ones.
  • Roasting Tomatoes: You can also roast the fresh tomatoes in the oven or air fryer before using them in the soup.
 

Variations

  • Extra Creamy Texture: For a richer, creamy tomato soup, I have added heavy cream to the soup. You can substitute it with cream cheese, sour cream, greek yogurt, or Parmesan cheese.
  • Vegan: You can substitute heavy cream with coconut cream, full-fat coconut milk, or almond milk to make vegan tomato soup.
  • Herbs: If you don't have basil, try adding different dried or fresh herbs like Italian seasoning, thyme, chives, etc.
  • Other Veggies: You can also add diced celery, and beetroot to this soup to make it extra nutritious.

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6.7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 0.7gSodium: 365mgFiber: 4.1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 369IUVitamin C: 22.5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.6mg
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  1. Anonymous says

    October 12, 2019 at 7:07 pm

    5 stars
    Very nice recipe

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    • bhavana says

      October 12, 2019 at 11:57 pm

      Thank you

      Reply
  2. Ramya says

    October 18, 2019 at 12:44 pm

    5 stars
    Awesome taste. Creamy.

    Reply
    • bhavana says

      October 18, 2019 at 4:33 pm

      thanks ramya

      Reply

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