Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup

Fall is the perfect time of year to use up the last of your tomatoes and fresh garden basil for this Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup. It is deliciously vegan and low carb and can be made easily in your Instant Pot for a convenient delightful meal. Whenever I go to Panera Bread, I order the tomato basil soup. This recipe tastes so much like the soup at Panera.

This Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup comes together in just 30 minutes, making it the perfect meal to impress in very little time. Serve it up as a quick weeknight meal for the family or as a starter at family gatherings. The flavors are comforting and cozy: you’ll be asked for this soup time and time again.

Ingredients For Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup

To make this popular soup, you’ll need:

• 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 large stalk celery, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2-3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
• 1 c. chicken or vegetable stock, preferably organic*
• 3 lbs. fresh tomatoes, chopped (check out these instructions for how to peel tomatoes)
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• ½ c. fresh basil leaves, julienned (+ extra for garnish)

Step-by-Step Instructions

The instructions are so simple you’ll surely make this more than once! This easy-to-make Instant Pot tomato basil soup is whipped up and ready in under 30 minutes. You can’t go wrong!

1. Select the “Sauté” function on the Instant Pot® and add olive oil once hot. Add onion, celery, and carrots, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and vegetables develop some color, approximately 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
2. Pour in stock and deglaze the bottom of the pot, gently scraping up any brown bits off the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon in the process. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes before turning the unit off.
3. Add tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme, and rosemary, and stir to combine. Add lid and lock into place. Position the vent to “Sealing” and set the “Manual” setting to 4 minutes.
4. When cook time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure. Remove the lid and stir in fresh basil leaves.
5. Carefully transfer the tomato mixture to a food processor or high-powered blender and process until smooth. (For chunkier results, use an immersion blender instead).
6. To serve, transfer soup to individual bowls while still hot and garnish with additional fresh basil, if desired. Enjoy!

How to Store Leftover Tomato Basil Soup

You can safely freeze this wonderful soup in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

It also stores well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you know me, I don’t like leftovers in the fridge longer than that.

Side note~ you can also make this tomato basil soup in a slow cooker too! Click here for a recipe.