Savory Instant Pot Tomato Soup is thick, creamy & delicious. It’s an easy and comforting family meal perfect for any night of the week.
Instant Pot Smoked Sausage And Lentil Soup, Instant Pot Chili, and Instant Pot Beef Stew are perfect weeknight meals that come together quickly in the instant pot. This Instant Pot Tomato Soup is one of our favorites now too!!
Artisan Tomato Soup
Weeknights can be a little crazy. If I don’t plan ahead, it’s especially hard! Those are the nights when the instant pot becomes the hero. It’s especially good at producing warm and cozy soups in a short amount of time.
This creamy and homey Instant Pot Tomato Soup is on the table in only about 45 minutes! It’s rich and delicious, and the flavor by the added veggies adds a whole other layer of yum.
I love kicking it up a notch by topping with with some grated parmesan and fresh basil. It really comes across like a fancy artisan soup!
Sop up all of the goodness by serving this in a bread bowl or with a side of 1 Hour Soft and Fluffy Dinner Rolls. Your family will thank you.
How to make ip tomato soup
SAUTE. Select the Sauté function on the Instant Pot®. Add the olive oil, celery, carrot, onion, and garlic. Cook with the lid off for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
COOK. Next, stir in the vegetable broth, diced and crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, salt, and pepper. Close and lock the lid making sure the valve is set to seal, not vent. Select high pressure and set the timer for 6 minutes.
MIX. While the pressure cooker comes to temperature, set a small saucepan over low heat and add the butter. Once the butter is melted, stir in the flour until a smooth, thick paste forms. This should take about 3 minutes. Set aside for later.
RELEASE. After the timer finishes, let the pressure release naturally for 2 minutes according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Release the remaining pressure by opening the valve to vent and remove the lid afterwards.
BLEND + THICKEN. Using an immersion blender, carefully puree the hot soup. Select the Sauté function again and set the timer for 3 minutes. Add the flour paste, half and half, and parmesan cheese and stir continuously until the timer ends. Season with more salt and pepper if desired.
Serving Suggestions
This Instant Pot Tomato Soup is the perfect accompaniment to any sandwich. Here are a few you might like to try:
- Autumn Chicken Salad Sandwiches
- Ham And Swiss Sliders
- Grilled Cheese Pizza Roll Ups
- Deviled Egg Salad Sandwiches
Additional Recipe Tips
This quick and easy recipe takes tomato soup to a whole new level! Here are some tips you might like before you whip up this tasty dish in your Instant Pot:
- Chicken broth can be substituted for the vegetable broth in this recipe.
- No immersion blender? Blend this soup in 2 batches in your blender or food processor if you don’t have an immersion blender.
- Thin or Thicken: To thin the soup add a little more broth. To thicken it, stir in 3 oz. of cream cheese after cooking or you can add in a little more flour paste.
- More Veggies: Diced sweet potatoes would be a good substitute for the carrots in this recipe. Add some sun dried tomatoes while cooking for some extra flavor.
- Topping Ideas: Croutons, extra grated parmesan cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, and fresh parsley or basil would all be great toppings for this soup.
Storing Info
Cover any leftover soup tightly with plastic wrap or STORE it in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Make sure to bring any leftover soup to room temperature before freezing.
If you are planning ahead to FREEZE some extra soup we recommend freezing it before you add in the half and half. If you do decide to freeze it after it’s been added, keep in mind your soup, while still delicious, may have more of a grainy texture. Frozen soup can be stored for up to 3 months.
To REHEAT frozen soup it is best to first let it thaw in the fridge overnight and then slowly warm it up in the microwave or in a saucepan on the stove.
For more delicious soups, try:
- Cabbage Soup with Sausage
- Tomato Tortellini Soup
- Hot and Sour Soup
- Cheesy Vegetable Chowder
- Instant Pot Beef Stew
Instant Pot Tomato Soup Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 stalks celery - chopped
- 1 cup carrot - chopped
- 1 small yellow onion - chopped
- 2 cloves garlic - chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 14.5 ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 14.5 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 small can tomato paste
- 2 tsp dried basil
- garlic salt and ground black pepper - to taste
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup half and half
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Select the Sauté function on the Instant Pot. Add the olive oil, celery, carrot, onion, and garlic. Cook with the lid off for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the vegetable broth, diced and crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, salt, and pepper. Close and lock the lid, making sure the valve is set to seal, not vent. Select high pressure and set the timer for 6 minutes.
- While the pressure cooker comes to temperature, set a small saucepan over low heat and add the butter. Once melted, stir in the flour until a smooth, thick paste forms, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
- After the timer finishes, let the pressure release naturally for 2 minutes as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Release the remaining pressure by opening the valve to vent, then remove the lid.
- Using an immersion blender, carefully purée the hot soup. Select the Sauté function again and set the timer for 3 minutes.
- Add the flour paste, half and half, and Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the timer ends. Season with more salt and pepper if desired.
hey Andrea, just a shout out to you on this recipe. I not the main cook in our house nor am I great at it. But . . . I once made this IP tomato soup when my grand daughter was just a little baby (Letty is her name). She hadn’t been eating much at the time. Well, grandma said let’s give it a try. Letty ate spoonful after spoonful. Ever since it has been called Letty soup. I am asked to make it again this wknd. It will be about the 6th time I made it and everytime it has been great. Thx for the recipe and just wanted to pat ya in the back for it.
Mike, this made my day! I am so glad she liked the recipe! I hope she enjoyed her “Letty Soup”!
This was the easiest tomato soup! Super flavorful and delicious! We loved it!
Soup is great. Easy soup is even better!
Delicious! I love that the carrots add a little bit of sweetness, and the cream balances out the acidity of the tomatoes. I’ll be making this all winter long!
A great soup is just so good for the soul!
I just love how quick and easy this was! My whole family loved it, especially my picky son. Thanks so much!