Description
Crockpot Tomato Soup is a comforting classic that combines rich tomatoes with aromatic herbs and spices, all slow-cooked to perfection. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights; simply set it in your crockpot and let the flavors meld while you go about your day. Enjoy it with crusty bread or grilled cheese for the ultimate cozy meal that brings warmth to any chilly evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (28 oz each) whole tomatoes, packed in juice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Add canned tomatoes (with juice), onion, garlic, vegetable broth, and sugar into the crockpot. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- After cooking, blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender in batches.
- Stir in fresh basil and cream if using. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or grilled cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg