Description
This Slow Cooker Tomato Soup is a rich, creamy comfort food made with crushed tomatoes, garlic, butter, basil, and cream. Effortless and flavorful, it’s the perfect cozy meal for any day.
Ingredients
2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
14 oz can chicken broth or 2 cups (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
2 tablespoons sugar
⅓ cup butter, cut into ½″ cubes
1 cup heavy cream
15–20 fresh basil leaves or 1 tablespoon dried basil
Instructions
- Pour crushed tomatoes, broth, garlic, and dried basil (if using) into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours.
- Stir in sugar and add butter cubes. Mix until fully melted.
- Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously until smooth.
- If using fresh basil, stir it in now.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like pesto, croutons, or Parmesan.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth for vegetarian option.
- Substitute cream with half-and-half or coconut milk for lighter or dairy-free version.
- Add red pepper flakes or cayenne for spice.
- Enhance depth with roasted red peppers or caramelized onions.
- Top with grilled cheese croutons for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours (low)
- Category: Soups
- Method: Slow Cooked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
