"A straight-down-the-middle, nostalgic-tasting tomato soup with long-cooked flavor and a short cook time...."
INGREDIENTS
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¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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2 medium onions, thinly sliced
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1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced
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Kosher salt
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2 tsp. smoked paprika
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1 tsp. fennel seeds, lightly crushed
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¼ tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
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2 28-oz. cans whole peeled tomatoes
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Freshly ground black pepper
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3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
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1 tsp. (or more) sugar
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Heavy cream, Greek yogurt, or sour cream (for serving; optional)
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Flaky sea salt
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An Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker