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Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Bisque with Fresh Basil and Parmesan Swirl

A close-up of a white bowl filled with vibrant orange Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Bisque, swirled with cream and topped with fresh basil.
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Make a rich and velvety tomato bisque quickly using your Instant Pot. This recipe delivers classic comfort flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Add olive oil. When hot, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Press ‘Cancel’.
  3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, dried basil, dried oregano, pepper, and salt. Stir to combine.
  4. Secure the lid and set the valve to ‘Sealing’. Select ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ on High for 10 minutes.
  5. When the cooking cycle finishes, allow a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for 10 minutes, then carefully move the valve to ‘Venting’ to release any remaining pressure.
  6. Open the lid. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup directly in the pot until completely smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender and blend until smooth, returning it to the pot.
  7. Set the Instant Pot back to ‘Sauté’ mode (Low). Stir in the heavy cream and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated and heated through. Do not let it boil after adding the cream.
  8. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Ladle the bisque into bowls. Garnish each serving with extra grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free option, substitute the heavy cream with 1/2 cup of full-fat canned coconut milk or cashew cream.
  • If you prefer a tangier flavor, add 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar when you add the cream in step 6.
  • If the soup seems too thick after blending, add a splash more broth or water until you reach your desired consistency.

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