Directions

1. Set pressure cooker to "sear", press "start/stop", and add butter. When melted, add onions, celery, and carrots. Cook until tender.
2. Add garlic, chicken stock, basil, tomato, tomato paste, salt and pepper.
3. Close and lock lid. Set pressure cooker to "soup" and adjust time to 5 minutes, and press "start/stop".
4. When done, quick release and make sure all pressure is released before opening lid.
5. Using a stick blender, puree soup until smooth.
6. Set pressure cooker to "sear" and bring soup to a simmer. Add cheese and pour in half & half. Stir.
7. Ladle into serving bowls and enjoy.