Description
Savor the warmth of a bowl of creamy tomato basil soup that combines sweet, ripe tomatoes with fresh basil and rich cream for a comforting experience. This effortless crockpot recipe is perfect for chilly evenings or impressing guests without any hassle. With its velvety texture and delightful aroma, this soup is destined to become a cherished favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (28 oz each) whole tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a crockpot, combine canned tomatoes (with juice), onion, garlic, vegetable broth, and half of the basil leaves. Stir gently.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in heavy cream and remaining basil; heat for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 56mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, sauté onions and garlic before adding them to the crockpot. - Substitute coconut milk for a dairy-free option. - Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.