Description
This Whole30 Instant Pot Tomato Soup is a delightful blend of fresh tomatoes, creamy coconut, and aromatic herbs, perfect for a quick, healthy meal. Enjoy its rich flavor in just minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (avocado oil, olive oil, refined coconut oil, etc.)
- ½ cup chopped yellow onion (approximately 1 small onion)
- 1 cup chopped carrots (approximately 2 medium carrots)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (approximately 4 large cloves)
- 1 tablespoon organic tomato paste
- 1 28-ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes (do not drain)
- 2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth if not vegan)
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 large bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 14-ounce can unsweetened, full-fat coconut cream (or unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk; at room temperature)
- sea salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Heat 2 tablespoons of neutral oil until hot and shimmery.
- Add ½ cup chopped yellow onion, 1 cup chopped carrots, and 2 tablespoons minced garlic. Sauté for 5 to 10 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of organic tomato paste and sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes until it caramelizes slightly.
- Pour in 1 28-ounce can of whole San Marzano tomatoes with the liquid.
- Add 2 cups of vegetable broth, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, 1 bay leaf, and 2 tablespoons of coconut aminos. Stir well.
- Secure the lid with the vent in the Sealing position. Set to Manual High Pressure for 15 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, perform a Quick Release carefully. Remove the lid.
- After cooling slightly, discard the bay leaf. Stir in 1 14-ounce can of coconut cream and sea salt to taste.
- Purée the soup in a blender until smooth, then return to the Instant Pot.
- Ladle into serving bowls and season with freshly ground black pepper and chopped basil. Serve warm.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes during sautéing.
If you prefer a chunkier texture, purée only part of the soup and mix it back in.
This soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
