Description
This Crockpot Tomato Soup combines sweet ripe tomatoes and fragrant herbs, resulting in a cozy, easy-to-prepare dish perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
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- 28 oz canned whole tomatoes (packed in juice)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup fresh basil (added before serving)
- 1 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 cup cream (optional, heavy cream)
- 1 loaf crusty bread (for dipping)
- 2 sandwiches grilled cheese (for pairing)
Instructions
- Begin by prepping your ingredients. Finely chop onion and mince garlic (5-10 minutes).
- In the crockpot, combine canned tomatoes with juice, chopped onion, minced garlic, and broth. Add sugar and stir.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until onions are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches with a regular blender.
- Stir in fresh basil and cream if using. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve in bowls alongside crusty bread or grilled cheese sandwiches.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 370 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg