Dairy Free Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time25 min

Dairy Free Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup

Sweet, slow-simmered onion and garlic build the base here, deepened with tomato paste and two full cans of crushed tomatoes for that rich, jammy tomato flavor. The pressure cooker does the heavy lifting, melding everything together in minutes before an immersion blender turns it silky smooth right in the pot. Fresh basil gets stirred in for brightness, and a touch of sugar balances the acidity of the tomatoes so the soup tastes rounded and deep rather than sharp. It finishes glossy and warm, perfect for ladling into bowls with crusty bread for dipping. This one is a great fit for a dairy free table, especially on a chilly night when you want something cozy without a long ingredient list. Garnish with extra basil and serve it up while it's steaming hot.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 tbsp unsalted butter
Country Crock Dairy Free Plant Butter Made With Olive Oil Miyoko's Creamery Plant Milk European Style Salted Butter, 8 oz Violife 100% Vegan Unsalted Plant Butter Country Crock Dairy Free Plant Butter with Avocado Oil Violife 100% Dairy-Free Salted Plant Butter
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Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp granulated sugar
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
¼ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
½ cup heavy cream
Chef's tip
Use unsweetened dairy-free heavy cream in cooked sauces, soups, and ganache. For whipped uses, choose a product labeled whippable.
½ cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed

For serving

fresh basil leaves, for serving (optional)
crusty bread, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Set the Instant Pot to Sauté (Normal). Add the butter and let it melt, then add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2
Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and the paste darkens slightly, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.

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