Description
Slow Cooker Tomato Soup is a warm, comforting dish that envelops you in rich flavors and aromas. Made with ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a hint of cream, this soup is perfect for cozy nights or casual gatherings. It’s easy to prepare in your slow cooker, allowing you to enjoy a smooth, velvety texture that pairs beautifully with crusty bread or grilled cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh tomatoes, quartered
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (or 2 tsp dried basil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the fresh tomatoes into quarters, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, and broth in the slow cooker; stir gently to mix.
- Season with salt, pepper, and basil; optional: add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until flavors meld.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Stir in heavy cream before serving if desired; garnish with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg