Instant Pot Tomato Soup Recipe - Peas and Crayons (2024)

FAQs

Why do you put baking soda in tomato soup? ›

- Adding baking soda to tomato soup and tomato sauces helps balance the acidity of the tomatoes. Tomato flavors really shine, and your sauce or soup will not curdle if you add milk. - Adding ¼ teaspoon of baking soda to 1 cup of tomato sauce or soup will make flavors sparkle and become less acidic.

The instant pot- or pressure cooker -is growing in popularity. Quicker cook times than the crockpot, but with the same easy clean-up, weeknight soup is done in a snap! We know that the instant pot can be intimidating when first starting out so we compiled a list of how to cook any type of soup in the instant pot.

Instant Pot SOUP Setting (SOUP/BROTH BUTTON) The default Instant Pot soup setting is pre-programmed to set the pot to cook at HIGH pressure for 30 minutes. The soup program brings the contents of the pot to a slow simmer and results in a clear broth due to lack of boiling motion.

The Soup setting on the Instant Pot operates by using high pressure to create a sealed cooking environment. It brings the contents of the pot to a boil, allowing flavors to infuse and ingredients to become tender.

Another potential cause for bitter tomato sauce is simmering it in an aluminum pot or pan, which creates a reaction that accentuates the acidity of the tomatoes.

Maximum When pressure cooking, do not fill the inner pot higher than the PC MAX — 2/3 line as indicated on the inner pot. When cooking foods that expand (e.g., rice, beans, pasta) do not fill the inner pot higher than the — 1/2 line as indicated on the inner pot.

Just a bit of corn starch. Take a tbsp of cornstarch and mix with a tablespoon of cold water, then stir it into your sauce - make sure the sauce boils for a little bit with the cornstarch in it to activate it's thickeners, then let it cool.

It's absolutely possible to overcook Instant Pot bone broth.

Overcooked bone broth will taste bitter and I can't imagine it'd be very enjoyable. You'll want to boil the chicken feet for 5 minutes or so before using them in the Instant Pot. Boiling them just helps remove any impurities from the skin.

Can I use broth instead of water in Instant Pot? ›

It makes chicken more flavorful than seasoning after cooking, although I do add more after cooking if needed. Chicken Broth: Instead of water, chicken broth boosts the flavor of chicken in the Instant Pot. I always use a cup of broth (especially since I cook 2-3 pounds per time).

How to avoid a burn message. Every time you prepare to use your Instant Pot, ensure that all components are clean and in working order. Double-check that the pressure valve is in sealing position before pressure cooking, or all of the liquid will boil off and scorch the bottom of the pot.

Another tip, taken from an Instant Pot Facebook group, is to open the valve all the way on your Instant Pot lid when slow cooking. This allows some moisture and steam to release and keeps the Instant Pot from overcooking your slow cooker recipes.

SOLUTION: Open the Instant Pot and make sure there's enough liquid. If too much liquid has evaporated, the Instant Pot won't pressurize, so add more liquid if necessary. Close the Instant Pot and resume pressure cooking. If you have trouble closing the lid, move the steam release handle to the VENTING position.

Adding baking soda to a soup raises the pH and contributes sodium ions, both of which make the pectin that holds many vegetables' cell walls together break down faster. The result? Restaurant-level creaminess.

Even a small amount of baking soda significantly raises the pH of the sauce. While this reduces acidic taste, it also tamps down on the brightness that gives the tomato complexity.

Heat 1 cup of sauce with 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (baking soda neutralizes acidity). Taste the sauce and add tiny amounts of baking soda to see if it mellows the acidity. If there is still an edge, swirl in a teaspoon of butter, letting it melt until creamy. Usually this does the job.