Vegan Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time25 min

Deep, rich tomato flavor comes together fast in the Instant Pot, with sautéed onion and garlic building a savory base before crushed tomatoes, a touch of tomato paste, and a hit of oregano simmer under pressure until fully melded. A quick blitz with an immersion blender turns everything silky-smooth right in the pot, and a handful of fresh basil stirred in at the end keeps the flavor bright and herbaceous rather than heavy. The result is a glossy, spoon-coating soup with that deep roasted-tomato sweetness balanced by a hint of sugar and cracked black pepper. Ladle it into bowls with extra basil on top and a side of crusty bread for dunking, and you've got a cozy, comforting bowl that fits neatly into a vegan lineup. It's the kind of recipe you'll want on repeat all season, especially since the pressure cooker does most of the work for you.

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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 Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks Violife 100% Vegan Unsalted Plant Butter Country Crock Dairy Free Plant Butter with Avocado Oil
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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
Chef's tip
Use the same amount of low-sodium vegetable broth. The dish will be a little lighter in flavor than with 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)
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This ingredient likely doesn’t work for the diet.

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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