Description
Indulge in the cozy warmth of Slow Cooker Tomato Soup, a delightful blend of vibrant tomatoes and aromatic herbs that create the ultimate comfort dish. Perfect for chilly nights, this easy-to-make soup pairs beautifully with grilled cheese sandwiches, bringing nostalgia with each spoonful. With minimal prep and the magic of slow cooking, savor rich flavors without constant monitoring.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp dried basil (or ¼ cup fresh)
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the ingredients: Wash and chop tomatoes; dice onion; mince garlic.
- 2. Sauté aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, onion, and garlic. Sauté for about five minutes until soft.
- 3. Combine in slow cooker: Transfer sautéed mixture to the slow cooker; add tomatoes, vegetable broth, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- 4. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- 5. Blend: After cooking, blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- 6. Finish (optional): Stir in heavy cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, mix in roasted red peppers or a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat. The soup can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge for up to five days or frozen for three months.