Description
Slow Cooker Tomato Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This rich, velvety soup blends fresh tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fragrant basil, creating a delightful bowl of warmth that soothes the soul. Easy to prepare in your slow cooker, it fills your kitchen with an inviting aroma and promises satisfaction with every spoonful. Pair it with crusty bread or a classic grilled cheese for a nostalgic meal that never disappoints.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and chop tomatoes, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Optional: Sauté the diced onion in a skillet over medium heat until translucent; add minced garlic for one minute.
- Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker: tomatoes, sautéed onion and garlic, vegetable broth, and basil. Stir well.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For extra depth of flavor, consider adding roasted red peppers or a splash of balsamic vinegar. - You can substitute canned tomatoes for fresh if they are out of season.