Fresh Tomato Soup Instant Pot

Ingredients:

• Olive oil
• Onion, chopped
• Garlic cloves, minced
• Fresh tomatoes, chopped (Roma or other plum tomatoes work well)
• Vegetable broth
• Tomato paste
• Dried herbs (basil, oregano)
• Salt and pepper
• Heavy cream (optional, for a creamier soup)

Instructions:

1. Set your Instant Pot to Sauté mode and heat olive oil. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
3. Pour in the chopped tomatoes, vegetable broth, tomato paste, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
4. Cancel Sauté mode, secure the lid, and make sure the pressure valve is set to sealing.
5. Pressure cook on High for 8-15 minutes (depending on your preference for chunkier or smoother soup).
6. Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure.
7. Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a regular blender and puree until desired consistency is reached.
8. (Optional) If you want a creamier soup, stir in some heavy cream on Sauté mode until heated through.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, you can roast the tomatoes in the oven before adding them to the Instant Pot.
• Garnish your soup with fresh herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, or a dollop of pesto before serving.

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