This Creamy Tomato Basil Soup is easy, comforting, and rich in flavor. It’s made in the Instant Pot and is perfect every time! With every grilled cheese, there needs to be a delicious serving of Creamy Tomato Basil Soup on the side. This soup is just that: creamy and delicious! This recipe is very easy to throw together in the Instant Pot. The flavor is bold, and the texture is ideal. This is my very favorite tomato soup to make. Make it with me!

Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Not all tomato soups are created equal.

Some like their soup thick and chunky. I am a smooth tomato soup fan.

This creamy tomato basil soup is delicious! It only requires a few ingredients, and the flavor is always perfect!

The key to this recipe is using quality tomatoes and fresh basil! I like the San Marzano Tomatoes the very best!

Here’s What You’ll Need to Make This Recipe

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 28-ounce can San Marzano Tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth- I use the Italian Herb Better than Bouillon broth base
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 4 tablespoons chopped basil

How to Prepare Tomato Basil Soup on the Stove Top

1. In a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until soft. Add the tomatoes with the juice, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and sugar.
2. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat for 5 more minutes. Blend the soup until smooth using a blender or an immersion blender.
   
3. Return the tomato mixture to the stovetop and add the cream and fresh basil. Heat until it returns to a slow boil, then serve.

This recipe is written with the Instant Pot cooking instructions in the recipe card below. You can also print the full recipe there as well!

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