Instapot Tomato soup

In a 3QT IP, layer as follows:

Layer 1: 1 tbsp butter, smeared to cover the bottom of the inner pot

Layer 2: 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 garlic clove chopped

Layer 3: 250 gms of chopped tomatoes

Set IP to 3 mins on Steam More mode and Pressure Valve set to Sealing. QR. Blend the contents with 1/2 cup water and 1/2 tsp each of (salt, sugar, black pepper).

Replace/Supplement:

1. Tomato with mushroom/carrot/cauliflower/broccoli/squash.

2. Water with milk or stock or both.

Tips:

1. Cook longer for a more intense flavor.

2. Add beetroot for flavor.