Tomato basil parmesan soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter or coconut oil
• 4 oz. ( _2/3 cup) red onions, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 8 oz. (1 cup) cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 14 oz. (1 2/3 cups) canned whole tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup (2 3/4 oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

1. Place the butter in a 6-quart Instant Pot and press Sauté. Once melted, add the onions, garlic, basil, and oregano. Cook for 4 minutes, or until the onions are soft. Press Cancel to stop the Sauté.
2. Add the cream cheese. Use a whisk to spread out the cream cheese. Slowly whisk in the broth, whisking until combined. Stir in the tomatoes, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
3. Seal the lid, press Pressure Cook or Manual, and set the timer for 8 minutes. Once finished, turn the valve to venting for a quick release.
4. Remove the lid and puree the soup with a stick blender; or transfer the soup to a regular blender or food processor and process until pureed.
5. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with more parmesan and basil leaves.

Slow cooker method

Skip the butter or coconut oil. Place the cream cheese in a 6-quart slow cooker. Use a whisk to stir the cream cheese. Slowly whisk in the broth. Add the onions, garlic, basil, oregano, tomatoes, parmesan, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours. Proceed to Step 4.

Store and reheat

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to a month. To reheat, place in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until heated through.

Recommended special equipment

Instant pot or slow cooker