Vegan Tomato Soup Recipe (Instant Pot)
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This cozy vegan tomato soup recipe is a gentle, nourishing meal that works beautifully for sensitive skin — while still being a comfort-food favorite for both kids and adults. It’s simple, soothing, and made with ingredients that support calm digestion, balanced inflammation, and a healthy skin barrier.
- Tomatoes → Rich in lycopene to support skin repair and protect against irritation.
- Carrots → Beta-carotene helps strengthen sensitive skin and improve resilience.
- Olive Oil → Barrier-supporting fats to help reduce dryness and reactivity.
- Onion & Garlic → Gentle prebiotics that support gut health without being harsh.
- Thyme → Traditionally used to support immunity and calm inflammation.
10 min
25 min (+instant pot pressure build/release)
4-6 pers
Ingredients
2 Tbsp good-quality extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for serving)
1 large yellow onion, chopped
4 large carrots, scrubbed and diced
3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 Tbsp)
1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
½ cup dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 tbsp honey
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
4 sprigs fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme leaves)
Chopped fresh basil or parsley, for serving
Directions
1️⃣ Sauté the Base
- Set the Instant Pot to SAUTÉ.
- Add olive oil, onion, and carrots.
- Cook for about 3 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.
2️⃣ Add Garlic
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
3️⃣ Deglaze
- Pour in the vegetable broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to release any stuck bits.
4️⃣ Build the Soup
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Lay thyme sprigs on top (or stir in dried thyme).
5️⃣ Pressure Cook
- Seal the Instant Pot and cook on HIGH pressure for 15 minutes.
- Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully vent remaining pressure.
- Remove thyme stems.
6️⃣ Blend
- Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth and creamy.
- No immersion blender? Carefully blend in batches using a regular blender.
7️⃣ Adjust & Serve
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle into bowls and top with fresh basil and a light drizzle of olive oil.
Customize Your Bowl
- 🍞 Not vegan: Add croutons or serve with grilled cheese or rosemary bread.
- 🥛 Extra creamy: Stir in a splash of coconut milk or cashew cream.
- 🌿 Ultra-gentle: Skip black pepper if skin is highly reactive.
- 🥕 Veggie boost: Add extra carrots or a small piece of peeled sweet potato before pressure cooking.
- 🍅 Lower acidity: Add in extra honey if tomatoes feel harsh for you (or try hot honey if you like some heat).
Why Your Skin Will Love This Recipe
This soup is especially supportive for sensitive and reactive skin, while still nourishing all skin types. The slow-cooked tomatoes and carrots provide antioxidants that help protect and repair delicate skin, while olive oil delivers essential fatty acids that strengthen the moisture barrier.
For sensitive skin, consistency and gentleness matter. This recipe avoids harsh spices, supports digestion, and delivers steady nourishment — helping calm inflammation and dryness from the inside out.
It’s the kind of simple, comforting meal that supports skin health without asking much of you — perfect for busy weeks, family dinners, and seasons when your skin needs a little extra care.
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Christine Glaser, C.A.
Christine is a certified aromatherapist, essential oil specialist, and organic skin care formulator. She loves empowering others with tools to make healthy changes and understand where natural options can be woven into the fabric of everyday routines.
