Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

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A velvety, restaurant-style soup made entirely in the Instant Pot with just six pantry staples, perfect for chilly evenings. This American-inspired Instant Pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs olive oil, onion, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium, diced onion
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil
to taste salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Select 'Sauté' function on Instant Pot and heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add 1 diced medium onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Step 4: Add 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes and 1 cup vegetable broth, stirring to combine and bring to a simmer.
Step 5: Secure lid, set valve to 'Sealing', and cook on 'High Pressure' for 10 minutes.
Step 6: Allow natural release for 10 minutes, then quick-release remaining pressure.
Step 7: Remove lid, stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil until fully incorporated.
Step 8: Season with salt to taste and serve immediately.