Instant Pot Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Name: Instant Pot Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
Ingredients: 3 pounds roma tomatoes (cut in half lengthwise); 1/4 cup olive oil (divided); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon kosher salt (divided); 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper (divided); 2 teaspoons granulated sugar ((optional)); 1 yellow onion (chopped); 6 cloves garlic (minced); 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth); 3 cups fresh basil leaves (loosely packed, plus more for garnish); 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; ½ cup heavy cream ((optional)); 2 tablespoons butter ((optional)); Shaved Parmesan cheese (for garnish)

"There's something extra comforting about a warm bowl of homemade Roasted Tomato Basil Soup with a gooey grilled cheese sandwich - the only thing better is when it's made in a fraction of the time in your Instant Pot!..."

INGREDIENTS

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3 pounds roma tomatoes (cut in half lengthwise)

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1/4 cup olive oil (divided)

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1 teaspoon garlic powder

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1 tablespoon kosher salt (divided)

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1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper (divided)

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2 teaspoons granulated sugar ((optional))

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1 yellow onion (chopped)

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6 cloves garlic (minced)

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3 tablespoons tomato paste

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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

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3 cups fresh basil leaves (loosely packed, plus more for garnish)

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1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

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½ cup heavy cream ((optional))

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2 tablespoons butter ((optional))

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Shaved Parmesan cheese (for garnish)

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