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Keto Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp butter or coconut oil
  • 4 oz red onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced - lol "2"
  • 1 Tbsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 4 c chicken stock
  • 28 oz canned whole tomatoes chopped
  • 5 oz grated Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • fresh Basil for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the butter in a 6-quart Instant Pot and press Sauté. Once melted, add the onions, garlic, basil, and oregano and cook for 4 minutes or until the onions are soft. Press Cancel to stop the Sauté.
  • Add the cream cheese and use a whisk to loosen or you will get clumps. Slowly whisk in the broth. Add the tomatoes, parmesan, salt, and pepper.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with more parmesan and basil leaves.