{"id":348806,"date":"2025-10-07T08:30:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T13:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/07\/simple-tomato-basil-soup-stovetop-or-instant-pot\/"},"modified":"2025-10-07T08:30:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T13:30:36","slug":"simple-tomato-basil-soup-stovetop-or-instant-pot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/07\/simple-tomato-basil-soup-stovetop-or-instant-pot\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Tomato Basil Soup (Stovetop or Instant Pot)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Cool winds, crunchy leaves, and pumpkins on the porch mean it\u2019s <a id=\"22334\" title=\"soup recipes\" href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/recipes\/soups-stews\/\">soup weather<\/a> time at our house. The Instant Pot starts to live on the counter and all of the favorite cold-weather comfort foods start their rotation. Tomato soup was one of my favorite soups before switching to a real-food diet. Now, I don\u2019t think I could eat the canned stuff if I tried, but this homemade version is wonderful.<\/p>\n<p>Another bonus of making homemade soup is the versatility. This recipe is naturally dairy-free, and you can easily increase or decrease the spices and salt to your family\u2019s tastes. (My vote is always more garlic!)<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-basil-tomato-soup\">How to Make Basil Tomato Soup <\/h2>\n<p>This recipe is so quick to make and you can even make it in one pot if you have an immersion blender (one of <a id=\"22335\" href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/natural-home\/unusual-kitchen-gadgets\/\">my favorite kitchen tools<\/a>). If you don\u2019t have an immersion blender, then simply blend it up in batches in a regular blender. This recipe is grain-free and dairy-free, but tomatoes are nightshades, so this recipe might not be the best for those struggling <a id=\"22336\" href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/health\/autoimmune-diet\/\">with autoimmune issues<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I love the fresh taste of tomatoes in this. If you\u2019re at the tail end of summer and still have some fresh tomatoes from the garden or farmer\u2019s market, this is a great way to use them. Throughout winter when fresh tomatoes aren\u2019t an option I\u2019ll just use canned, organic ones. <\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve included instructions for how to make it on the stove or in the Instant Pot. You\u2019ll save a few minutes by using the Instant Pot. However, I\u2019m also a fan of smelling the fragrant spices and tomatoes on the stove as they cook. <\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to make it!<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-203614\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"203614\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-wm\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-intro\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"Tomato_Basil_Soup\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tomato_Basil_Soup-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tomato_Basil_Soup-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" src=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/recipes\/simple-tomato-soup\/?tp_image_id=496214\"\/><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Creamy Tomato Basil Soup<\/h2>\n<p>\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"display:block;width:0px;height:0px\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">This creamy tomato soup uses nutrient-rich bone broth, fragrant spices, and coconut milk for a healthier (and tastier!) version of the classic<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-body\">\n<div id=\"recipe-203614-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-203614-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"203614\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Stovetop Instructions<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-203614-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Heat coconut oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Saut\u00e9 onion until golden, about 7\u20138 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-203614-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add garlic and cook 1\u20132 minutes more.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-203614-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Stir in tomatoes, dried basil, broth, tomato paste, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle boil.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-203614-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-203614-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Blend with an immersion blender until smooth. If you don&#8217;t have an immersion blender, then blend in batches in a regular blender. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-203614-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Stir in coconut milk or cream and balsamic vinegar or lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with more dried basil, salt, or pepper if needed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Instant Pot Instructions<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-203614-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Turn Instant Pot to \u201cSaut\u00e9\u201d and heat coconut oil or butter. Saut\u00e9 onion for 5\u20136 minutes until lightly golden.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-203614-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-203614-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Stir in tomatoes, dried basil, broth, tomato paste, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-203614-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Seal lid, set valve to \u201cSealing,\u201d and cook on \u201cManual\/Pressure Cook\u201d for 5 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-203614-step-1-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Quick-release pressure. Blend until smooth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-203614-step-1-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Stir in coconut milk or cream and balsamic vinegar or lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container- wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;color: #000000;\">\n<p>Nutrition Facts<\/p>\n<p>Creamy Tomato Basil Soup<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tAmount Per Serving\t\t\t (1 serving)\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Calories<\/strong> 367<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"nutrition-percentage\">Calories from Fat 251<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>% Daily Value*<\/strong><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Fat<\/strong> 27.9g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>43%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Saturated Fat 20.5g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>128%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Cholesterol<\/strong> 34mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>11%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Sodium<\/strong> 896mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>39%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Carbohydrates<\/strong> 26.5g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>9%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Fiber 6.1g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>25%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Sugar 15.1g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>17%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Protein<\/strong> 8.5g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>17%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-203614-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Serve with sourdough croutons or a grilled cheese made with sharp cheddar for the ultimate cozy meal.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">If you want to use fresh basil instead of dried, I use 1\/2 cup of fresh.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-dress-up-tomato-soup\">How to Dress Up Tomato Soup<\/h2>\n<p>I love to serve our tomato soup with a seasonal side. Sometimes it\u2019s as simple as cut-up apples or sometimes as fancy as this\u00a0tasty <a id=\"22337\" href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/recipes\/beet-arugula-salad\/\">beet and arugula salad.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lately I\u2019ve been loving the creamy soup with some homemade sourdough croutons. It also works well with sourdough grilled cheese. If you\u2019re grain-free but still want the taste of the classic grilled cheese pairing, top the soup with some <a id=\"22338\" href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/recipes\/cheese-crisps\/\">crunchy Parmesan chips<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here are som other ideas to add fun textures and flavors (and even add more vegetables!):<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>chopped roasted chicken to make it more of a meal<\/li>\n<li>cooked ground beef for more protein<\/li>\n<li>a swirl of Greek yogurt (use dairy-free yogurt if desired)<\/li>\n<li>roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) or pine nuts<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"22339\" href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/recipes\/basil-pesto\/\">a dollop of basil pesto<\/a><\/li>\n<li>chopped and wilted spinach<\/li>\n<li>diced zucchini (saute with the onions and garlic)<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"22340\" href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/recipes\/carrot-coulis\/\">roasted carrot coulis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What are your favorite soups to make? 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