Simple Tomato Basil Soup (Stovetop or Instant Pot)

Ingredients

• 2 TBSP coconut oil ((or butter))
• 1 medium yellow onion ((diced))
• 4 cloves garlic ((minced))
• 28 oz diced tomatoes ((or 6 fresh tomatoes))
• 1 TBSP basil ((plus more to taste))
• 2 cups chicken broth ((or vegetable broth))
• 6 oz tomato paste
• 1 cup coconut milk ((or heavy cream))
• 1 tsp salt ((or to taste))
• 1 tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp smoked paprika ((optional))
• ¼- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes ((optional))
• 1 splash balsamic vinegar ((or lemon juice, to taste))